Catriona plays Baroque Flute with Manchester Baroque.

Manchester Baroque has built a reputation for engaging and vibrant performances of historical music on period instruments. Through concerts of chamber music, larger scale orchestral works and oratorios, Manchester Baroque is committed to the continued development of historically informed performances at the centre of the city’s arts culture: Reflecting Manchester’s rich heritage as the world’s original modern city.

Join us to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bach’s seminal St Matthew Passion, first performed on Good Friday at the Thomas Kirche in Leipzig in 1727. Written for two orchestras, two choirs and soloists, the scale of the work gives the piece a striking and monumental impact; yet equally often the music is also tender, emotive and beautifully exquisite. Following the biblical story of the final days of Jesus, the power and emotion of the music is such that it can be enjoyed by believers and non-believers alike.

This performance takes place at Manchester Cathedral. Tickets are available here.