2025 marks the first collaboration between the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, bringing historically informed performance expertise to Mendelssohn’s version of Bach’s St Matthew Passion.
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Sydney Philharmonia Choirs draws me in with a work that I know only from recordings. You could argue that Mendelssohn’s version of Bach’s St Matthew Passion isn’t necessarily an improvement when considered from a 21st-century standpoint, but it offers a fascinating insight into the reception history of Bach’s music. Furthermore, the collaboration with the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra promises the kind of performance that will allow you to hear familiar music with fresh ears.
Yvonne Frindle, Limelight
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