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The Early Music Show: The Matthew Passion

BBC Radio 3
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Tuesday is the 150th anniversary of the first performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion in this country. Lucie Skeaping looks at the history of this Baroque masterpiece, with highlights from performances over the past 65 years.
(The Bach Choir performs the St Matthew Passion in Afternoon Performance on Friday at 2pm)

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Presenter:
Lucie Skeaping
Source: Radio Times

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