Manchester Baroque
J.S. Bach - St Matthew Passion BWV 244
With Manchester Cathedral Choir
Join us on Good Friday as we perform one of sacred music’s greatest masterpieces. First performed on Good Friday 1727, this is the more reflective of Bach’s Passions. The Matthew Passion is an emotive journey of Jesus’ final days. Written for two orchestras and two choirs, the power of the music is so immediate, that regardless of one’s belief, the music has a lasting universal impact.
The performance starts at 4.30pm. There will be a break 5.45pm and the concert will restart at 7.30pm, finishing at c.9.15pm.
Conductor - Christopher Stokes
Leader - Pauline Nobes
The performance starts at 4.30pm. There will be a break 5.45pm and the concert will restart at 7.30pm, finishing at c.9.15pm.
Conductor - Christopher Stokes
Leader - Pauline Nobes
Fri, 3 April 2026
Manchester Cathedral
4:30pm
£10-£50
Full Event Details
Join us on Good Friday as we perform one of sacred music’s greatest masterpieces. First performed on Good Friday 1727, this is the more reflective of Bach’s Passions. The Matthew Passion is an emotive journey of Jesus’ final days. Written for two orchestras and two choirs, the power of the music is so immediate, that regardless of one’s belief, the music has a lasting universal impact.
The performance starts at 4.30pm. There will be a break 5.45pm and the concert will restart at 7.30pm, finishing at c.9.15pm.
Conductor - Christopher Stokes
Leader - Pauline Nobes
Venue Details & Map
Location
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria Street, Manchester M3 1SX
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