J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion

Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion, a monumental work of Western music history, will be performed at the Lippstadt City Theatre. This oratorio, which sets the Passion story of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew to music, captivates with its complex structure and profound expressiveness. The premiere in 1727 initially met with a reserved response but gained worldwide recognition through Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's rediscovery in the 19th century. Under the direction of Burkhard A. Schmitt, renowned soloists such as Reginaldo Pinheiro (Evangelist), Christopher Jähnig (Christ), Julia Danz (soprano), Henriette Gödde (alto), Michael Nowak (tenor), and Lars Conrad (bass) will present this masterpiece. They will be accompanied by the Lippstadt Concert Choir, the Concert Choir of the Municipal Music Association of Hamm, and the Bochum Symphony Orchestra. The performance promises to be an impressive experience that powerfully showcases the musical depth and spiritual dimension of the St. Matthew Passion.