Continuo Connect — Concert // Manchester Baroque: J.S. Bach St Matthew Passion

Manchester Baroque are joined by Manchester Cathedral Choristers and Choir in Bach's St Matthew Passion, one of the greatest masterpieces ever written, within the magnificent setting of Manchester Cathedral.

Join us on Easter weekend as we tell the story of Easter, through Bach's colourful, moving and extraordinary music. Performed on historical instruments, with two orchestras and world class soloists, this is a concert not to be missed.

Note: There will be an interval at 17.45 to allow audience members time to go for dinner at one of Manchester's many city-centre restaurants. The 2nd half of the concert will begin at 19.30.

Director: Christopher Stokes
Leader: Pauline Nobes

Soloists:
Rory Carver - Evangelist
Frederick Long - Jesus
Jane Burnell - Soprano
Judy Brown - Mezzo Soprano
Joseph Doody - Tenor
Marcus Farnsworth - Bass