Apr 17, 18, 21, 22, 24 & 25 at 7:30pm
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Conducted by Paul Goodwin
Directed by Jonathan Miller
"Mr. Miller’s staging of the 'St. Matthew' proved a revelation."
— The New York Times
Renowned
for his highly original takes on operatic works, Jonathan Miller draws
out the full magnificence and drama of Bach’s final and most revered
Passion. Sung in English and pared down to its glorious essentials, his
singers—casually dressed—are placed with the musicians in the round,
granting the music an undeniable immediacy.
In an unprecedented
occurrence, BAM brings back this incomparable production which has
delighted audiences in its previous sold-out runs. With a cast
comprising many returning members, Miller again strips away the
traditional performance conventions of this sacred work, allowing us to
confront the emotion and humanity at the heart of this Passion.
BAM Harvey Theater
Running time: 170min with intermission
Subscription tickets: $24, 44, 64, 72
(Full price: $30, 55, 80, 90)