Bach: St Matthew Passion
Easter is Bach time: experience his greatest masterpiece resonating to your very core
Easter is Bach time, and his St Matthew Passion is the pinnacle of this tradition. In this masterpiece, Bach weaves suffering, repentance, and redemption into a profound spiritual journey that resonates deeply with every listener.
Under the inspired baton of baroque specialist Laurence Cummings, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and the Vlaams Radiokoor join forces to deliver a moving performance. Soprano Carolyn Sampson enchants with her ethereal voice, while tenor Joshua Ellicott brings dramatic intensity as the Evangelist. This exceptional cast immerses you in a transcendent musical experience.
Concert
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion, BWV 244
with the support of Beside Tax Shelter and the Belgian Tax Shelter
Artists
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
Vlaams Radiokoor
Laurence Cummings conductor
Joshua Ellicott tenor (evangelist)
Matthew Brook bariton (Christ)
Carolyn Sampson soprano
Helen Charlston mezzo soprano
James Way tenor
George Humphreys bass