Matthew Passion 2026 Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

According to official definitions, Bach never wrote an opera. But the dramatic power of his St. Matthew Passion hits you like a sledgehammer, especially with a conductor like Leonardo García Alarcón. He made a name for himself with blazing interpretations of Baroque operas that take you into the heartbeat of the music. 'Peerless,' wrote NRC, 'there was no escape from this': those who want to hear passion need look no further.