"Herr, unser Herrscher," J S Bach St John Passion, BWV 245, No. 1

Thomas Crawford conducts the American Classical Orchestra in the powerful opening movement of J.S. Bach's St. John Passion, "Herr, unser Herrscher". Performed live at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in January 2025, this recording features the Orchestra's period instrument expertise. The American Classical Orchestra is devoted to preserving and performing the repertoire of 17th, 18th and 19th century composers. By playing the music on original instruments and using historic performance technique, the ACO recreates the sounds an audience would have experienced when the music was written and first performed. To buy tickets to our next live concert performances visit: www.ACONYC.org . SUBSCRIBE to be notified when new music is released!

GERMAN:
1. Chor
Herr, unser Herrscher, dessen Ruhm
In allen Landen herrlich ist!
Zeig uns durch deine Passion,
Daß du, der wahre Gottessohn,
Zu aller Zeit,
Auch in der größten Niedrigkeit,
Verherrlicht worden bist!

ENGLISH:
1. Chorus
Lord, our ruler, whose fame
In every land is glorious!
Show us, through your passion,
That you, the true Son of God,
Through all time,
Even in the greatest humiliation,
Have become transfigured!