The St. Matthew Passion
The Philadelphia Orchestra
33 AD – Crucifixion of Christ
Program:
The St. Matthew Passion
A Symphony V.0 Production
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor
The American Boychoir, Boys choir
The Westminster Symphonic Choir, Mixed chorus
Originally premiered on Good Friday in 1727, Bach's setting of the Gospel of St. Matthew features solo voices, children's choir, double choir, and a double orchestra. Yannick re-introduces this passion oratorio--not performed by the Orchestra in nearly 30 years--over the Easter weekend.
A Symphony V.0 Production
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor
The American Boychoir, Boys choir
The Westminster Symphonic Choir, Mixed chorus
Originally premiered on Good Friday in 1727, Bach's setting of the Gospel of St. Matthew features solo voices, children's choir, double choir, and a double orchestra. Yannick re-introduces this passion oratorio--not performed by the Orchestra in nearly 30 years--over the Easter weekend.
Artistic Credits
Yannick Nézet-Séguin - Conductor
Malin Christensson - Soprano
Karen Cargill - Mezzo-soprano
Andrew Staples - Tenor (Evangelist)
Andrew Foster-Williams - Bass-baritone
Luca Pisaroni - Bass-baritone (Jesus)
Westminster Symphonic Choir
The American Boychoir
James Alexander - Stage Director
Jon H. Weir - Lighting Designer
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March 28 - 30
$49.00 - $127.00
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center
300 S. Broad Street
Phila, PA 19102
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Showtimes for:
Mar 28, 2013
8:00 pm -
Showtimes for:
Mar 29, 2013
8:00 pm -
Showtimes for:
Mar 30, 2013
8:00 pm
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