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!