If you don't think the opening movement of this piece is straight-up badass, then we can't be friends.
Johann Sebastian Bach: St. John Passion BWV 245
Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki
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^ I performed this piece when I was only 20, and it made a huge impact on me.
I know many people consider Bach's St. Matthew Passion to be the ultimate, but this one is just more raw and visceral in my opinion.
@voltronic
I like classic/opera, but this particular piece doesn't interest me. Sorry.
Not, opera, but my favorite piece is Vivaldi, Four Season
https://youtu.be/zzE-kVadtNw
But, you need to see https://youtu.be/_6Au0xCg3PI