Betrayal, anguish, sacrifice and, above all, love.

Bach’s ability to capture in music such profound human drama and personal conflict makes this one of the most powerful of all choral works. We are drawn to empathise with the characters, share the anger of the mob, and are transfixed by the agonising beauty of exquisite, heart-rending arias. On Good Friday, this is a poignant and universal experience regardless of belief.

Ex Cathedra explore the Good Friday traditions of Bach’s time by including chorale preludes, motets, readings and a communal hymn.

Sung in German with English surtitles.

Running time: 3 hours, 30 minutes including interval.

EX CATHEDRA CHOIR, Baroque Orchestra & Academy of Vocal Music

Jeffrey Skidmore - conductor

Sebastian Hill - Evangelist

Themba Mvula - Jesus

Lawrence White - Pilate & bass I

Margaret Lingas, Imogen Russell - soprano I

Martha McLorinan, Gabriella Liandu - alto I

Katie Trethewey - soprano II

Mercè Bruguera Abelló - alto II

Daniel Marles - tenor II

Thomas Lowen - bass II