Bach’s Matthew Passion was first performed on Good Friday 1727. Amidst the drama of betrayal, trial, judgement, and crucifixion, there runs a thread of love, both human and divine. Eight singers and two orchestras work together and apart to narrate, comment, and reflect on the last days of Jesus’ life.  

Johann Sebastian Bach Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Kristian Bezuidenhout director 
Carine Tinney soprano 
Reginald Mobley countertenor 
Toby Spence Evangelist 
Drew Santini Christus 

Tickets: £41.50, £36.50; disabled/wcu £16.50; under 26/student/unwaged £7.50 (inc £1.50 fee); under 18s free