Officially, Bach never composed an opera. Yet the dramatic power of his St. Matthew Passion strikes with overwhelming force — especially under the direction of Leonardo García Alarcón. Renowned for his fiery interpretations of Baroque opera, he brings the music to life with a visceral, pulsing energy. “Unparalleled,” wrote NRC, “there was no escaping it”: for those seeking true passion in music, look no further.
Leonardo García-Alarcón, musical direction
Sophie Junker, soprano
Wiebke Lehmkuhl, alto
Moritz Kallenberg, tenor
Mark Milhofer, tenor
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Laurens Collegium & Nationaal jongenskoor, choir