Martinu: The Greek Passion

This page lists all recordings of The Greek Passion, by Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) on CD & DVD. Generally, more recent CDs and DVDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

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Martinu: The Greek Passion

Television film of the opera by Bohuslav Martinu based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis „Christ Recrucified“

John Mitchinson, Helen Field, John Tomlinson & Catherine Savory

Prague Philharmonic Choir, Kühn Children´s Chorus & Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras

Supraphon 1981 Sung in English, subtitles: Czech, German, French

“Supraphon's film… was made for Czech Television… as a kind of outside broadcast, set around a real stone-built village and church. The recording still sounds sumptuous, the elision of certain segments has been done expertly and for those unfamiliar with Martinu's radiant score, this film - ending with the iconic image of the dead Manolios on the church steps, should prove a compelling and moving experience.” Gramophone Magazine, March 2008

“The vocal performances are without exception magnificent: John Mitchinson as Manolios and Helen Field as Katerina, respectively Christ and Mary Magdalen, deliver near definitive readings of their roles. The transfer to a realistic open air set with actors taking the vocal roles is not particularly successful.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2008 ***