Why is the St Matthew Passion so incredibly popular in the Netherlands?
What makes Bach's 'Great Passion' so gripping? Is that the 'lyric performance' or is it mainly the music that moves you to tears? Bach composed his St Matthew Passion for the celebration of Good Friday. This liturgical context gives us, as performers and listeners, something to think about. "What is happening here?" Let yourself be carried away by our performance and discover how text and music together evoke unprecedented emotion, tranquility and stillness. Time stands still… Ars Musica Concert Choir
Ars Musica Orchestra
Jan van Elsacker, evangelist
Daniel Hermán Mostert, Christ
Margreet Rietveld, soprano
Elsbeth Gerritsen, alto
Seil Kim, tenor
Robbert Muuse, bass
Maaike Boekholt, gamba
Patrick van der Linden, conductor
