Name: Bach: St. Matthew Passion
Start: 2026-04-02T19:00:00
Location: Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Philippe Herreweghe

Elbphilharmonie

Chor & Orchester des Collegium Vocale Gent

Thanks be to Mendelssohn! If Felix Mendelssohn, then just 20 years old, hadn't rescued Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1829 from the obscurity into which it had languished since its premiere a hundred years earlier, we would not only be missing an incomparable musical masterpiece in our concert and church repertoire today: No, the young composer initiated an entire renaissance of Bach's music that hasn't lost its momentum to this day. One of the centerpieces of this Bach enthusiasm is the St. Matthew Passion, whose dramatic density and ingenious musical texture captivated audiences then and now. At the Elbphilharmonie, a team of renowned Bach specialists will perform this Easter classic: Philippe Herreweghe with the Collegium Vocale Gent and a hand-picked ensemble of soloists. A musical experience that is sure to remain unforgettable.