Title from disc label. Libretto in German and English and program notes in English (211 pages : music, illustrations, portraits) inserted in container. Richard Egarr, director and harpsichord ; Elizabeth Watts (Daughter of Zion) ; Robert Murray (Evangelist) ; Cody Quattlebaum (Jesus) ; Gwilym Bowen (Peter) ; Tim Mead (Judas) ; Ruby Hughes (Faithful Souls: soprano, Maid 1) ; Rachael Lloyd (Faithful Souls: alto, Mary, A soldier, Maid 2) ; Nicky Spense (Faithful Souls: tenor) ; Morgan Pearse (Faithful Souls: bass, Pilate, Centurion, Caiaphas) ; Cathy Bell (James) ; Kate Symonds-Joy (John) ; Philippa Hyde (Maid 3) ; Orchestra and Choir of the Academy of Ancient Music. Sung in German.