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NHK Symphony Orchestra: Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of the Premiere of *St. Matthew Passion*, Conducted by Ton Koopman Unofficial
2027/02/21(su.) 14:00 Starting
Official https://www.nhkso.or.jp/concert/20270220_21.html?pdate=20270221
To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the premiere of Bach’s masterpiece, *The St. Matthew Passion*, early music maestro Ton Koopman will take the stage at NHK Hall. Led by Tilman Riedi as the Evangelist, a world-class ensemble of soloists—including Maki Mori, Maarten Engelches, and Klaus Mertens—will perform alongside the NHK Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by the fresh, vibrant voices of the Amsterdam Baroque Choir and the Tokyo Boys’ and Girls’ Choir. Koopman’s conducting, which fully brings out Bach’s profound spirituality and the very essence of his music, transports the audience back to the atmosphere of that era. This special concert, which portrays the Passion narrative on a grand scale, is sure to be a precious experience that will go down in music history. Please come to the venue to experience these moving melodies that resonate across 300 years of history. Please note that preschool-aged children are not permitted to attend.
Program
*Please note that performers, the program, and other details are subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances, and performances may be canceled.
Performer
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Ton Kopman
Conductor
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Tilman Richidi
Gospel Singer, Tenor
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Maki Mori
Soprano
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Maarten Engelches
Countertenor
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Klaus Mertens
Bass-Baritone
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Amsterdam Baroque Choir
Chorus
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Tokyo Boys and Girls Choir
Children's Choir
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NHK Symphony Orchestra
Orchestral Music
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