Pro:
Excellent choirs. Although the choir is very large, he sounds more lightly at the joints. So schmissig hear the choral parts rare. Maurice André as 1. Trumpeter makes recording in this respect to the reference. The sound quality is excellent despite the age.
Cons: Marga Hoefgen (Alt) is an absolute miscast. Some are very slow tempos, the harpsichord "nailed" the sound sometimes together.
Still recommended overall!
Tip: Be sure to Bach's St. John Passion, Christmas Oratorio (Maurice André, trumpet!) And St. Matthew Passion under Karl Richter listen (1958!). Those were his best times and shots!
