J.S. Bach--Matthäus-Passion--59. Ach Golgatha 60. Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand

Julia Hamari (born 21 November 1942) is a Hungarian mezzo-soprano and alto singer in opera and concert, appearing internationally. She is now an academic voice teacher in Stuttgart. 59. Recitative [Alto] Oboe da caccia I/II, Continuo Ach Golgatha, unselges Golgatha! Ah Golgotha, accursed Golgotha! Der Herr der Herrlichkeit muss schimpflich hier verderben The Lord of glory must shamefully perish here, Der Segen und das Heil der Welt The blessing and salvation of the world Wird als ein Fluch ans Kreuz gestellt. Is put on the cross as a curse. Der Schöpfer Himmels und der Erden. From the creator of the heaven and the earth Soll Erd und Luft entzogen werden. The Earth and the air will be taken away Die Unschuld muss hier schuldig sterben, The innocent must here die as guilty, Das gehet meiner Seele nah; That touches my soul deeply; Ach Golgatha, unselges Golgatha! Ah Golgotha, accursed Golgotha! 60. Aria [Alto] and Chorus [S,A, T, B] Oboe da caccia I/II, Continuo Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand, See Jesus had stretched out his hands Uns zu fassen, ausgespannt, To embrace us, Kommt! - Wohin? - in Jesu Armen Come! - where? -in Jesus's arms Sucht Erlösung, nehmt Erbarmen, Seek redemption, receive mercy, Suchet! - Wo? - in Jesu Armen. Seek! - where? -in Jesus's arms. Lebet, sterbet, ruhet hier, Live, die, rest here, Ihr verlass'nen Küchlein ihr, You forsaken chicks, Bleibet - Wo? - in Jesu Armen. Remain -where? -in Jesus's arms.