The Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands: St Matthew Passion

Bach's St Matthew Passion

In the Netherlands, the St Matthew Passion is the favorite composition in the Passion period and is anchored in our culture. Johann Sebastian Bach devised a unique arrangement for his magnus opus: two choirs and two orchestras. The composition tells the passion story of Christ in which symbolism plays a major role. Bach uses all kinds of musical means to get rich effects. He wrote specific roles for both instruments and soloists. The narrator: the evangelist, takes you through the story. He is alternated by the chorus, intimate on the one hand and overwhelming on the other. Each soloist has its own emotional dimension such as love, sorrow, consolation, contemplation.

The Bach Choir and Orchestra of the Netherlands

The musicians of the Bach Orchestra play authentic instruments from Bach's time and The Bach Choir is praised for its dynamic and expressive sound. The (inter)national soloists have an enormous dedication that will be audible and visible during the masterful arias. An intimate arrangement on stage has been chosen in which the musicians will be even more visible and the music will come into its own. They are like no other able to convey the symbolism, emotion and comfort to you as a listener.