Berkshire Lyric presents J.S. Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion on May 31, at Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood. Lyric’s long time Artistic Director Jack Brown explores the background of this monumental work that many believe may be the greatest single work of music in the entire western canon. This three hour work combines all of Bach’s dramatic and poetic power to tell this grand story of betrayal, judgment, sacrifice and death. Above all, it is the story of the power of love.
In this program, Jack will go deep into parts of the music and also share his behind the scenes view …
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