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St. Matthew according to Sebastiani

Vox Luminis / Lionel Meunier
Sun 17 Mar / 15:00 - 17:00
Sun 17 Mar ’24
15:00 - 17:00
  • Sun 17 Mar ’24
    15:00 - 17:00
    Concertzaal
    Past event

He almost shared his name with J.S. Bach: Johann Sebastiani. The fellow countryman of the Thomascantor composed his own version of the story about half a century before Bach's iconic St. Matthew Passion.

Programme

J. Sebastiani St. Matthew Passion
A. Steffani Stabat Mater

In this compact work, Sebastiani sets an important trend with the addition of Lutheran chorales. The evangelist as tenor and Christ as bass also sound familiar to us today. The moving Stabat Mater by Agostino Steffani - his last and very best work - completes this captivating baroque diptych.

Ooievaarspas discount
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets.

Cloakroom and drink
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards.

Credits

Vox Luminis
Lionel Meunier bass & musical director

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