An unsurpassed recording - by far the best that is known to me

This shot is for me, however, by far the best in every respect.

All performers give their best.
The pieces are played and sung in pleasant tempos.

Already here one can make distinctions, because to Bach's time there were no concrete metronome.
So each conductor has a certain freedom in terms of tempi.
If you listen to, for example, a recording of the early 1960s on, here the tempos are kept very low and seem almost tiring to me.
Over time, until today, they have, however, greatly increased.
To affect me photographs from the present time almost frantic because everything is played so fast.
You can almost get the feeling that among the conductors takes place Wettkampft, who can play the pieces fastest. I find that very unfortunate.

Not in this recording from 1974-75!
The conductor, Martin Flämig, has chosen a very pleasant pace here. Not too slow, not too fast.
In addition, the pieces are presented pleasantly soft. This is particularly important in the Sinfonia to hear at the beginning of 2.Kantate.
All votes, whether by soloists or chorus are loud and clear.
The Bach trumpets have a bright and festive tone.
Who knows the trumpet playing of Ludwig Güttler, listen to him out clearly.
Dresdner Phiharmonie delivers an impeccable orchestra.
The Dresner Cross choir sings crystal clear and the soloists, Arlen Auger, Annelies Burmeister, Peter Schreier and Theo Adam offer a Christmas Oratorio class.

For me, the best recording of all time.
I highly recommend this CD - a must for lovers of Bach music.