Bach, St Matthew Passion

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.