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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

The English Concert: St Matthew Passion

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