Raphaël Pichon and his ensemble Pygmalion have emerged as superlative interpreters of Bach. They continue their exploration of the composer’s major works with this new recording of the St. John Passion. With their exemplary articulation and dynamic flexibility, the Pygmalion chorus is at the center of this striking drama. Raphaël Pichon’s precise direction restores the Passion’s original dramatic arc, instilling the soloists with the same demandingly high standards of musical narrative and truth. Tenor Julian Prégardien is the Evangelist and baritone Huw Monatague Rendall performs the role of Jesus. Soprano Ying Fang, contralto Lucile Richardot, tenor Laurence Kilsby, and basses Christian Immler and Étienne Bazola take on the other solo roles and arias.