Concert: Bach's St Matthew Passion
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading orchestra The English Concert for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew Passion), sung in German.
Members of the Abbey Choir and renowned soprano Anna Dennis sing the solo parts in this sacred oratorio, telling the story of the last days of Jesus as he is betrayed, tried, crucified and buried.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is known worldwide as one of the finest ensembles of its type, its repertoire extending from plainsong and Renaissance polyphony to twentieth-century masterpieces and new commissions. In addition to singing the daily services, as it has done since the fourteenth century, the Choir plays a central role in the many royal and state occasions which are held in the Abbey, most recently the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey
The English Concert
Andrew Nethsingha conductor
Anna Dennis soprano
Mark Dobell Evangelist
Stuart O’Hara Christus
“A choice performance … an extraordinary range of expressive tone.”
The Guardian
This concert takes place thanks to the generous support of David Keltner and the late Patricia Owen Keltner.
Additional Event Information
Timings
- Doors open at 5.45pm and the concert will begin at 6.30pm
- There will be an interval of 20 minutes and the performance will end at around 9.30pm
- Latecomers will be admitted but may not be able to occupy their allocated seats until a suitable break in the performance.
Access & security
- Entry to Westminster Abbey is via the Great West Door
- Your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you
Filming & photography
- Please note that photography, filming and sound recording are not permitted at Abbey concerts
General
- Older children are very welcome at our evening concerts but we do not recommend them for children under the age of six
- While concerts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert evenings and we recommend consulting our website to plan a visit during opening hours
- Tickets for Abbey concerts are non-transferable and non-refundable
