Manchester Baroque
JS Bach: St Matthew Passion
Join Manchester Baroque to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bach's seminal St Matthew Passion, first performed on Good Friday at the Thomas Kirche in Leipzig in 1727. Written for two orchestras, two choirs and soloists, the scale of the work gives the piece a striking and monumental impact; yet equally often the music is also tender, emotive and beautifully exquisite. Following the biblical story of the final days of Jesus, the power and emotion of the music is such that it can be enjoyed by believers and non-believers alike.
Programme:
JS Bach St Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers:
Manchester Cathedral Choir
Manchester Baroque
Pauline Nobes violin (leader)
Christopher Stokes conductor
Programme:
JS Bach St Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers:
Manchester Cathedral Choir
Manchester Baroque
Pauline Nobes violin (leader)
Christopher Stokes conductor
Fri, 26 March 2027
Manchester Cathedral
4:30pm
£12 - £55
Full Event Details
Join Manchester Baroque to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bach's seminal St Matthew Passion, first performed on Good Friday at the Thomas Kirche in Leipzig in 1727. Written for two orchestras, two choirs and soloists, the scale of the work gives the piece a striking and monumental impact; yet equally often the music is also tender, emotive and beautifully exquisite. Following the biblical story of the final days of Jesus, the power and emotion of the music is such that it can be enjoyed by believers and non-believers alike.
Programme:
JS Bach St Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers:
Manchester Cathedral Choir
Manchester Baroque
Pauline Nobes violin (leader)
Christopher Stokes conductor
Venue Details & Map
Location
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria Street, Manchester M3 1SX
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