First performed in Leipzig in 1729, one of Bach's most sacred works is this evangelist's "Passion"
We know of only three more performances during Bach's lifetimein 
1729, 1736,... [DOC] [TLE] J. S. BACH - Matthus-PassionMatthus-Passion Carus 83.286 [SSi ... [PAR] Bernius's recording, offering a more devotional reading, is based on the new ...