The Bach Choir: St Matthew Passion
Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX , [Venue Details]Hear the dramatic telling of the Passion of Christ, which features some of Bach’s most beautiful and poignant chorales, performed in full in English.
Run time 4 hours and 45 minutes. Please note that there is a two-hour lunch interval between Parts I and II. Part II begins at 2.15pm (approx).
The Bach Choir’s annual performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion, sung in English, is a much-anticipated fixture in London’s musical calendar.
The St Matthew Passion features some of Bach’s most beautiful and poignant chorales, alongside rousing and striking choruses.
This is a work that The Bach Choir is renowned for performing annually to an exceptionally high standard.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of The Bach Choir, which was formed in 1876 to give the first UK performance of Bach’s Mass in B minor.
Performers
- Florilegium
- David Hill - conductor
- Toby Spence - tenor, Evangelist
- Simon Shibambu - bass, Christ
- Lucy Crowe - soprano
- Carolyn Dobbin - mezzo-soprano
- Benjamin Hulett - tenor
- Christopher Purves - bass
- The Bach Choir
- London Youth Choir
More Information
Admission
Min: £12.00
Max: £85.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Florilegium, The Bach Choir, London Youth Choir, David Hill - conductor
Other key names: Toby Spence, Simon Shibambu, Lucy Crowe, Carolyn Dobbin, Benjamin Hulett
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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The Bach Choir: St Matthew Passion
Sunday, 8 Mar 2026 @11.00am
Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XXMore Information
Hear the dramatic telling of the Passion of Christ, which features some of Bach’s most beautiful and poignant chorales, performed in full in English.
Run time 4 hours and 45 minutes. Please note that there is a two-hour lunch interval between Parts I and II. Part II begins at 2.15pm (approx).
The Bach Choir’s annual performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion, sung in English, is a much-anticipated fixture in London’s musical calendar.
The St Matthew Passion features some of Bach’s most beautiful and poignant chorales, alongside rousing and striking choruses.
This is a work that The Bach Choir is renowned for performing annually to an exceptionally high standard.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of The Bach Choir, which was formed in 1876 to give the first UK performance of Bach’s Mass in B minor.
Performers
- Florilegium
- David Hill - conductor
- Toby Spence - tenor, Evangelist
- Simon Shibambu - bass, Christ
- Lucy Crowe - soprano
- Carolyn Dobbin - mezzo-soprano
- Benjamin Hulett - tenor
- Christopher Purves - bass
- The Bach Choir
- London Youth Choir
Admission
Min: £12.00
Max: £85.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Florilegium, The Bach Choir, London Youth Choir, David Hill - conductor
Other key names: Toby Spence, Simon Shibambu, Lucy Crowe, Carolyn Dobbin, Benjamin Hulett
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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