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Bach's St Matthew Passion

  • Manchester Cathedral Victorial Street Manchester, M3 1SX United Kingdom (map)

Make this Easter weekend truly special by starting it off with us at Manchester Cathedral.

Whether it's a family outing, a date night, or a solo adventure, the St. Matthew Passion promises to be the highlight of your Bank Holiday weekend.

Performed on historical instruments, with world class soloists, we can't wait to share this story of hope and compassion with you in the atmospheric surrounding of our city's great Cathedral.


Performers

Manchester Baroque
Artistic Director and Leader: Pauline Nobes

Soloists:
Rory Carver - Evangelist
Frederick Long - Jesus
Jane Burnell - Soprano
Judy Louie Brown - Mezzo Soprano
Joseph Doody - Tenor
Marcus Farnsworth - Bass

Manchester Cathedral Choir
Director: Christopher Stokes

Programme

St Matthew Passion - Johann Sebastian Bach

Please note that there is a long dinner break between Parts 1 and 2. This interval will start around 5:45pm if you wish to book somewhere for dinner. Part 2 will start at 7:30pm.

Earlier Event: 17 February
Musick in Manchester 1744/45
Later Event: 11 May
Intimate Notes