J S Bach St Matthew Passion: sung in English at Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury on Saturday 21st March 2026

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J S Bach St Matthew Passion

sung in English

Add to my Calendar 21-03-2026 19:00 21-03-2026 21:00 36 J S Bach St Matthew Passion Experience the pinnacle of Western sacred music: J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. More than a concert, it is an immersive, profound journey through the final days of Christ, painted with heartbreaking beauty and unparalleled musical drama. With a double choir, double orchestra, and soul-stirring arias, this monumental masterpiece traverses the depths of human sorrow to the height of divine love. Join us for an unforgettable evening of reflection, grief, and transcendent hope. Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Tewkesbury Abbey
Church Street
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 5RZ
England

Saturday 21st March 2026
7:00 PM

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – St Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Performers

Simon Wall – Evangelist
Marcus Farnsworth – Christus
Emma Brain-Gabbott – soprano
Francis Gush – Alto
Toby Ward – tenor
Philip Tebb – Bass
Simon Bell – Conductor

Stroud Choral Society
Bristol Ensemble
Stroud Choral Society Youth Choir
Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

Programme Note

Experience the pinnacle of Western sacred music: J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. More than a concert, it is an immersive, profound journey through the final days of Christ, painted with heartbreaking beauty and unparalleled musical drama. With a double choir, double orchestra, and soul-stirring arias, this monumental masterpiece traverses the depths of human sorrow to the height of divine love. Join us for an unforgettable evening of reflection, grief, and transcendent hope.

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