Bach - St Matthew Passion - York Minster
Saturday 14 March 2026
Bach’s masterpiece for double chorus and orchestra performed by York Musical Society chorus and orchestra, directed by David Pipe and supported by a stellar group of professional soloists. The piece narrates the Passion - the last days of Jesus - as described in the Gospel of St Matthew, as he is betrayed, tried, crucified and entombed. York Minster is the appropriately magnificent setting for this monumental choral work. Full info and tickets at
yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk
Handel’s Messiah - Choir of York Minster
Saturday 28 March 2026
Experience George Frideric Handel’s glorious Messiah performed by the world-renowned Choir of York Minster in the cathedral’s awe-inspiring Nave, alongside an accomplished orchestra and celebrated soloists.
Considered by many to be the most beautiful musical representation of the great Easter story that allows us to walk with Christ to the cross, Handel’s Messiah offers contrasting episodes of deep contemplation and exultation, and has quickly become a tradition in the concert calendar of the city of York.
yorkminster.org
