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Easter: A Seasonal Journey... Bach鈥檚 St Matthew Passion at King鈥檚 College, Cambridge

Linton Stephens introduces an afternoon of specially made recordings, including Bach鈥檚 St Matthew Passion at King鈥檚 College, Cambridge.

Linton Stephens brings you an afternoon of exclusive music-making, which includes a spotlight on the relationship between music and spirituality. Today, the 麻豆社 Singers join the Choir of King's College Cambridge, Academy of Ancient Music and a roster of world-class soloists for a performance on Good Friday of Bach鈥檚 St Matthew Passion recorded this week in Cambridge.

Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion

Robert Murray (Evangelist)
Matthew Brook (Christus)
Sophie Bevan (Soprano)
Bethany Horak-Hallett (Mezzo-soprano)
Gwilym Bowen (Tenor)
Neal Davies (Bass)
麻豆社 Singers
Choir of King鈥檚 College, Cambridge
Academy of Ancient Music
Daniel Hyde (conductor)

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3 hours

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Part 1

    Performer: Robert Murray. Performer: Matthew Brook. Performer: Sophie Bevan. Performer: Bethany Horak-Hallett. Performer: Gwilym Bowen. Performer: Neal Davies. Choir: 麻豆社 Singers. Choir: Choir of King鈥檚 College, Cambridge. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Daniel Hyde.
  • Alexander Scriabin

    5 Preludes, Op. 15: Prelude No. 4 in E Major - Andantino

    Performer: Anthony Hewitt.
    • Alexander Scriabin: Complete Piano Preludes.
    • Champs Hill Records.
    • 36.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Part 2

    Performer: Robert Murray. Performer: Matthew Brook. Performer: Sophie Bevan. Performer: Bethany Horak-Hallett. Performer: Gwilym Bowen. Performer: Neal Davies. Choir: 麻豆社 Singers. Choir: Choir of King鈥檚 College, Cambridge. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Daniel Hyde.

Broadcast

  • Fri 3 Apr 2026 13:00

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