Bach: St Matthew Passion 🎶✨
Oxford Harmonic Choir presents J. S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion, one of the greatest sacred choral works ever written and a towering masterpiece of Western music. Completed in 1727, the Passion is renowned for its expressive depth, inventive harmony, and dramatic storytelling — a work that has shaped the entire tradition of passion oratorios.
This performance features Matthew Minter (Evangelist), George Robarts (Jesus), and a distinguished lineup of soloists, joined by The Orchestra of Stowe Opera under conductor Robert Secret. Sung in English, the work brings vivid clarity to Bach’s retelling of the Passion narrative.
What to expect:
- 🎼 A moving performance of Bach’s most profound and dramatic choral masterpiece
- 🎤 Exceptional soloists and full orchestra bringing the Passion story to life
- 🌟 An immersive evening of music‑making from one of Oxford’s leading choirs