Masterworks VI: St. Matthew Passion April 8 & 9, 2017

Reflect on Lent and Palm Sunday weekend with two performances of Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece St. Matthew Passion.  This emotionally charged work presents the interactions of Jesus and the Evangelist, and features two orchestras, two choirs, two organs, and six vocal soloists to enhance the enjoyment and inspiration of all, this work will be performed in English. Please note that the Saturday evening performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Mark Russell Smith, conductor Daniel Lichti, Jesus Dann Coakwell, Evangelist Carine Tinney, soprano Adriana Zabala, mezzo-soprano William Ferguson, tenor Paul Max Tipton, bass Jon Hurty, director, Handel Oratorio Society Chamber Choir, Augustana College Choir, and Quad City Choral Arts Marry Tallitsch, director, Quad City Symphony Youth Choir Ann Marie Morgan, viola da gamba Simon Schumacher, organ Chris Nelson, organ

 

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