Good Friday St Matthew Passion 300th Anniversary with Ex Cathedra
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Ex Cathedra performs Bach’s St Matthew Passion with conductor Jeffrey Skidmore and a named cast of soloists for its 300th-anniversary programme.
Marking 300 years since the work’s first performance, this concert presents Bach’s St Matthew Passion with Ex Cathedra’s choir, baroque orchestra and Academy of Vocal Music. Jeffrey Skidmore conducts. The listed soloists include Sebastian Hill as Evangelist, William Swinnerton as Jesus and Lawrence White as Pilate, alongside the other named singers. The source treats these forces as one Ex Cathedra ensemble credit; do not create an unverified combined group identity. B:Music names on the current bill include Ex Cathedra Choir, Baroque Orchestra & Academy of Vocal Music. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Listed on bmusic.co.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.