Bach St Matthew Passion at York Minster, York on Saturday 14th March 2026

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Bach St Matthew Passion

Add to my Calendar 14-03-2026 19:30 14-03-2026 21:30 36 Bach St Matthew Passion Bach’s masterpiece for double chorus and orchestra narrates the Passion - the last days of Jesus - as described in the Gospel of St Matthew, as he is betrayed, tried, crucified and entombed.York Minster is the appropriately magnificent setting for this monumental choral work. Part One tells the story of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus; Part Two turns darker and softer as it depicts his trial, crucifixion and burial. The Evangelist, sung by a Tenor, narrates the Gospel text, while the words of Jesus are sung by a Bass. A double chorus and orchestra, an additional soprano chorus and four additional soloists combine to make this a must-hear masterpiece. York Minster, York DD/MM/YYYY

Details

York Minster
Deangate
York
YO1 7HH
England

Saturday 14th March 2026
7:30 PM

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – St Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Performers

Alex Ashworth – Bass
Clare Lloyd-Griffiths – soprano
Daniel Joy – tenor
Jack Comerford – Bass
Marie Elliott – Alto
David Pipe – Conductor

York Musical Society
York Musical Society Orchestra

Programme Note

Bach’s masterpiece for double chorus and orchestra narrates the Passion - the last days of Jesus - as described in the Gospel of St Matthew, as he is betrayed, tried, crucified and entombed.
York Minster is the appropriately magnificent setting for this monumental choral work. Part One tells the story of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus; Part Two turns darker and softer as it depicts his trial, crucifixion and burial.
The Evangelist, sung by a Tenor, narrates the Gospel text, while the words of Jesus are sung by a Bass. A double chorus and orchestra, an additional soprano chorus and four additional soloists combine to make this a must-hear masterpiece.

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