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Classical Music

Easter Music to uplift and inspire: the 10 best performances

By Claudia Pritchard on 16/3/2018

Sacred music by JS Bach and Handel preside over Easter music programmes throughout London. Here are the best works performed by the best musicians. There's sure to be one near you....

Bach's St Matthew Passion, Southbank
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Bach's St Matthew Passion, Southbank

The Bach Choir and Florilegium under conductor David Hill perform Bach's great sacred work in two parts, with a long interval for lunch. Soloists include Ed Lyon as the Evangelist, Mark Stone as Christ, soprano Elizabeth Watts, tenor Nicky Spence (pictured) and bass Brindley Sherratt.

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WHEN
Sun 18 March, 11am
WHERE
Royal Festival Hall
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