Bach St Matthew Passion

Canterbury Choral Society and The Hanover Band perform Bach's St Matthew Passion, sung in German, at Canterbury Cathedral.

Canterbury Choral Society, joined by the CCS Youth Choir and period orchestra The Hanover Band, performs Bach's St Matthew Passion sung in German under conductor Richard Cooke. The work is described as the pinnacle of Bach's choral writing, an expansive musical depiction of the crucifixion story featuring his finest choruses, solo arias and instrumental accompaniments. Soloists include Emily Armour (soprano), Samuel Jenkins (Evangelist) and Timothy Nelson (Christus).