The English Concert: St Matthew Passion
Garsington Opera’s Concert Series in association with Wigmore Hall
Event details
25 March 2027
Our period-instrument partner orchestra, The English Concert, perform Bach’s St Matthew Passion under the baton of its Artistic Director, Harry Bicket, in celebration of the work’s 300th anniversary year. One of Bach’s most admired compositions, St Matthew Passion is an oratorio setting of chapters 26 and 27 of the Gospel of St. Matthew, which detail the last days of Christ’s life. This powerful and moving work showcases The English Concert’s visceral, stylistically informed interpretation of Baroque repertoire.
If you would like to stay for supper afterwards, an informal buffet-style meal will be served in the café after the performance at shared tables. The two-course menu is £40 per person and includes a glass of house wine (see below for details).
Tickets
£55 concert
£40 dinner
Timings
Building opens from: 4pm
Concert start time: 5pm
Interval: 20 minutes
Supper: c 8.15pm
Venue
Garsington Studios
Booking
Members’ priority booking opens at 10am on Wednesday 13 May
Public booking opens at 10am on Wednesday 27 May
25 March 2027
25 March 2027
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
St Matthew Passion BWV 244
Performers
Soloists to be announced
Conductor
Harry Bicket
The English Concert
Menu
Main
Red wine braised beef brisket
Aubergine, red pepper and tomato parmigiana (V)
Sides
Horseradish and potato rosti
Carrot and swede crush
Dessert
Black Forest trifle