Bach Matthaus Passion

Those are good choices above. If you want some alternatives:

For St. Matthew: Leipzig Radio Choir, Staatskapelle Dresden, directed by Peter Scheier.
Philips 412 527-2

For B Minor Mass: Also a Leipzig, Scheier, etal
Philips 432 972-2

And...Academy St. Martin, Neville Marriner
Philips 432-972-2

Then you can move on to the St. John Passion and the Christmas Oratorio

I've got those on my wish list now. Any recommendations for Organ music? I noticed Bach has several and I'd like to hear what an organ sounds like on my system. The composer does not have to be Bach.

Thanks,

Willem Mengelberg and Concertgebouw, live recording. If you want magic, this is it.