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Philippe Herreweghe

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[St. John Passion as the Ultimate Expression of Hellewaeg: A Compelling Passion Narrative Woven from the Conventions of Bachs Era]A completely new recording of the St. John Passion is being released on Philippe Herreweghes independent label. In the interview book *Conversations with Philippe Herreweghe* (edited and authored by Camille de Leyk / LPH026), in which he stated, I want to devote the time ahead to performing works that I truly feel are necessary for me. Each new Bach recording he presents through his own label holds great significance. And indeed, this new recording of the *St. John Passion* has been crafted with such passion and dedication that it can be called the definitive interpretation of the work.Bachs *St. John Passion* exists in various versions, with no single version that can be called the composers definitive edition. Herreweghe had already recorded this work for *h