Cantata Collective Presents: Nicholas McGegan conducts Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
| Ticket Information Prices: $33 - $101 Ticket prices include all fees. Run Time: 3 Hours (Includes intermission) Reserved Seating |
Johann Sebastian Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV244
Nicholas McGegan: Conductor
No composer ever expressed such aching sorrow. Ever captured the agony of the crucifixion as did Johann Sebastian Bach. Hear the glory of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion at Berkeley’s First Congregation Church as Nicholas McGegan leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Cantata Collective in Bach’s supreme masterwork.
Nicholas McGegan: Conductor
No composer ever expressed such aching sorrow. Ever captured the agony of the crucifixion as did Johann Sebastian Bach. Hear the glory of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion at Berkeley’s First Congregation Church as Nicholas McGegan leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Cantata Collective in Bach’s supreme masterwork.
About Cantata Collective:
Cantata Collective has been presenting free, world-class Bach Cantata performances in Berkeley since 2017. An enthusiastic community of dedicated listeners and supporters which put down roots during the inaugural season has grown steadily every year. The ensemble’s six founding instrumentalists, "a group of local early-music luminaries devoted to the composer's 200-plus compositions in the genre" (San Francisco Chronicle), all served as principals and soloists with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra during the golden era of Nicholas McGegan’s 35-year tenure at the podium.
In addition to their Bach cantata programs, Cantata Collective inaugurated a series of larger presentations featuring a full orchestra and chorus. Begun in 2022 with the St. John Passion, the Ensemble will perform all of Bach’s major choral masterpieces over a five year period. These will be recorded for the AVIE label.
In addition to their Bach cantata programs, Cantata Collective inaugurated a series of larger presentations featuring a full orchestra and chorus. Begun in 2022 with the St. John Passion, the Ensemble will perform all of Bach’s major choral masterpieces over a five year period. These will be recorded for the AVIE label.
For more information, visit cantatacollective.org
FREE EDUCATIONAL CHORALE SINGING WORKSHOP
for Passion ticket holders:
Sing the chorales from the St. Matthew Passion
Sunday, March 16 | 1:30 - 4pm
St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2005 Berryman Street, Berkeley
All experience levels welcome. No note-reading required.
Email Bachrsvp@gmail.com to reserve.
