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The Hanover Band

Bach St Matthew Passion

J.S. Bach’s masterpiece, telling the story of Christ’s trial, torture and crucifixion

Daniel Hyde conductor; Simon Wall Evangelist; Giles Underwood Christus; Rachel Nicholls soprano; Bernadette Johns mezzo soprano; Maximilian Lawrie tenor; Charles Cunliffe baritone; City of London Choir; The Schola Cantorum of King’s College, Cambridge

Bach St Matthew Passion
St Matthew’s words of witness are interspersed with passages of commentary as the narrative unfolds, full of impotent grief and love. Bach’s wonderful music intensifies the drama and exquisite pain of the language.

Expressing the strongest universal human conditions and emotions, this mighty work has an extraordinary power to touch and move, regardless of the listener’s own faith.

The City of London Choir, singing in English, is joined by The Hanover Band, a ripieno chorus of girls and outstanding soloists.

  • date Thu, 26 March 2026
  • location Cadogan Hall, London
  • time 7:00pm
  • ticket £20 to £58

Full Event Details

St Matthew’s words of witness are interspersed with passages of commentary as the narrative unfolds, full of impotent grief and love. Bach’s wonderful music intensifies the drama and exquisite pain of the language.

Expressing the strongest universal human conditions and emotions, this mighty work has an extraordinary power to touch and move, regardless of the listener’s own faith.

The City of London Choir, singing in English, is joined by The Hanover Band, a ripieno chorus of girls and outstanding soloists.

Venue Details & Map

Location

Cadogan Hall, London
5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ


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