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St Matthew Passion

The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales perform Bach's phenomenal oratorio, the St Matthew Passion, with renowned Baroque conductor Harry Bicket.

The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales are joined by conductor Harry Bicket to perform JS Bach's celebrated setting of the Passion according to St. Matthew. Considered to be the pinnacle of Baroque sacred music, it is a work which tells the story of Jesus Christ's apotheosis with incredible scope and complexity.

Recorded in St. David's Hall on the 9th April, and presented by Nicola Heywood Thomas.

JS Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Jeremy Budd (tenor, Evangelist)
David Shipley (bass, Christus)
Mhairi Lawson (soprano)
Jess Dandy (contralto)
Anthony Gregory (tenor)
James Newby (baritone)
BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales
Harry Bicket (conductor)

2 hours, 58 minutes

Last on

Wed 13 Apr 2022 19:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion

    Singer: Jeremy Budd. Singer: David Shipley. Singer: Mhairi Lawson. Singer: Jess Dandy. Singer: Anthony Gregory. Singer: James Newby. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Choir: BBC National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Harry Bicket.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion

    Singer: Jeremy Budd. Singer: David Shipley. Singer: Mhairi Lawson. Singer: Jess Dandy. Singer: Anthony Gregory. Singer: James Newby. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Choir: BBC National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Harry Bicket.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Symphony no.7 in E major (3rd mvt)

    Orchestra: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Donald Runnicles.
    • Bruckner: Symphony No. 7.
    • Hyperion.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Wed 13 Apr 2022 19:00
    BBC Radio 3