Philippe Jaroussky sings Telemann and Bach

When star countertenor Philippe Jaroussky - whose angelic voice seems almost timeless - sings works by Telemann and Bach, it becomes abundantly clear that the sheer emotional force and the purifying power of their music have not diminished one bit over the centuries. After a few words from Jaroussky backstage, the concert begins: the Freiburger Barockorchester, conducted by first violinist Petra Müllerjans, accompanies Jaroussky at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt am Main. Concert recorded in 2016. Programms: - Georg Philipp Telemann: Overture to the St Matthew Passion, Cantata "Der am Ölberg zagende Jesus", Overture to the Brockes Passion, "Was Wunder dass der Sonnen pracht", Cantata "Jesus liegt in den letzten Zügen" - Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis", Cantata "Der Herr denket an uns", Cantata "Ich habe genug