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Jonathan Cohen directs period instrument ensemble Arcangelo, alongside a double choir and a stellar line-up of soloists, in Bach's choral masterpiece, the St Matthew Passion.
Bach’s profound choral masterpiece, the St Matthew Passion, transcends eras and faiths with its exploration of courage, compassion, sacrifice and redemption. Here, it crowns the BBC Proms season in a performance by period instrument ensemble Arcangelo, directed from the harpsichord by Jonathan Cohen. They are joined by a double choir and a stellar line-up of soloists, including Iestyn Davies, Roderick Williams and rising star Stuart Jackson.
Anna Lapwood presents from the Royal Albert Hall, with musician and broadcaster Hannah French as her guest.
Last on
Fri 10 Sep 202119:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Anna Lapwood |
| Interviewed Guest | Hannah French |
| Singer | Louise Alder |
| Singer | Iestyn Davies |
| Singer | Stuart Jackson |
| Singer | Hugo Hymas |
| Musician | Roderick Williams |
| Musician | Matthew Rose |
| Conductor | Jonathan Cohen |
| Ensemble | Arcangelo |
| Producer | Serena Cross |
| Director | Jonathan Haswell |
Broadcast
- Fri 10 Sep 202119:00
