Bach's St. Matthew Passion performances in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the St. Matthew Passion is the most frequently performed classical musical work in the period before Easter. It is regarded by musicians, scholars and classical music fans alike as one of the true gems of classical music, composed by the great Johann Sebastian Bach.
From March 15 - April 21, 2025, it will be performed more than 25 times in some of the most prestigious venues in the country by The Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands
The Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands
It's the most frequently performed classical musical work in the pre-Easter period. Get tickets now!
The Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands consists of a group of professional singers and instrumentalists who are specialised in the performance practice of the baroque era. Years of experience are evident during the dynamic concerts with The Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands, in which the orchestra plays on authentic instruments.
The singers, who are carefully selected to blend with the orchestra, possess unique sounds, and the combination of the transparent sound and the flexible voices has already resulted in excellent reviews in Dutch newspapers.
Outstanding soloists
Outstanding internationally renowned soloists have been carefully selected for the performance. Of particular note is the German bass Thilo Dahlmann, singing the part of Christ.
St. Matthew Passion musicians and soloists
The St. Matthew Passion musicians and soloists are:
- Maarten Romkes, Evangelist
- Thilo Dahlmann, Christ
- Olga Zinovieva, soprano
- Meneka Senn, soprano
- Clint van der Linde, countertenor
- Ariel Sin Yu Lee, mezzosopraan
- Martinus Leusink, tenor
- Jasper Schweppe, bass
- Along with The Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands
St. Matthew Passion concert dates in the Netherlands
- Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden, Saturday, March 15, 2025, 3pm
- Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Sunday, March 16, 2025, 2.15pm
- Grote Kerk, Apeldoorn, Friday, March 21, 2025, 7pm
- AFAS Theater, Leusden, Saturday, March 22, 2025, 1.30pm
- AFAS Theater, Leusden, Saturday, March 22, 2025, 6.30pm*
- Catharinakerk, Eindhoven, Sunday, March 23, 2025, 3pm
- Jacobikerk, Utrecht, Friday, March 28, 2025, 7pm
- AFAS Theater, Leusden, Saturday, March 29, 2025, 1.30pm*
- AFAS Theater, Leusden, Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6.30pm*
- Jheronimus Bosch Art Center, Den Bosch, Sunday, March 30, 2025, 3pm
- Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7.30pm
- Academiehuis, Zwolle, Friday, April 4, 2025, 7pm
- Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, Saturday, April 5, 2025, 3pm
- Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7pm
- Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2.15pm
- Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7.30pm
- Martinikerk, Groningen, Friday, April 11, 2025, 7pm
- AFAS Theater, Leusden, Saturday, April 12, 2025, 1.30*
- AFAS Theater, Leusden, Saturday, April 12, 2025, 6.30pm*
- Stevenskerk, Nijmegen, Sunday, April 13, 2025, 12.30pm
- Stevenskerk, Nijmegen, Sunday, April 13, 2025, 4.15pm
- Grote Kerk, Elburg, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7pm
- AFAS Theater, Leusden, Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6.30pm*
- Grote Kerk, Den Haag, Friday, April 18, 2025, 7pm
- Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7.30pm
- Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Sunday, April 20, 2025, 2.15pm
- Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Monday, April 21, 2025, 2.15pm
* Free masterclass before the concert
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Prices shown are excluding the 6,95 euros service costs and a surtax of 5 euros for the concerts at the Concertgebouw and AFAS Theatre.