BBC Proms Season 2021 Episode 20 - Bach's St Matthew Passion

Airdate: 2021-Sep-10

Episode summary:

Bach's profound choral masterpiece, the St Matthew Passion, transcends eras and faiths with its exploration of courage, compassion, sacrifice and redemption. Here it headlines at the Royal Albert Hall 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. Presenter Anna Lapwood is jjoined by musician and broadcaster Hannah French. 

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