Christa Ludwig - Bach - Erbarme Dich - Klemperer, 1962
The incomparable Christa Ludwig performs an aria from J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, under Otto Klemperer.
This aria immediately follows Peter’s realization that he has betrayed Christ.
©1962 EMI Records Ltd.
Have mercy, my God,
For the sake of my tears.
Look at me - heart and eyes
Weep bitterly before you.
Have mercy, have mercy!