Armonico Consort: St Matthew Passion

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Bach’s dramatic telling of the Passion of Christ

Founded 25 years ago by organist and conductor Christopher Monks, and using authentic period instruments, Warwick-based baroque consort Armonico this month turn their talents to the task of performing St Matthew Passion. 

A favourite at Easter, Bach’s dramatic telling of the Passion of Christ continues to be among classical music’s most profound experiences. Christopher Monks takes the reins for both performances.

J.S. Bach vividly, passionately, and dramatically brings to life the tale of the Passion of Christ according to Matthew, in what is perhaps the greatest of all the Passion settings and without doubt one of the finest choral works ever composed. Whatever your own spiritual beliefs, it is a work of genius, combining the most perfectly formed recitative and powerful choruses with beautiful arias in the most dramatic, almost operatic way. 

Armonico Consort’s finest soloists, chorus and period instrumentalists will shine as they explore the intense emotions and humanity of the Passion of Christ as depicted in Bach’s masterpiece.

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