St. Matthew Passion by Bach
La Pasión según san Mateo (BWV 244) is a sacred work by Johann Sebastian Bach performed at the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Modernista building by Lluís Domènech i Montaner in Barcelona.
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St. Matthew Passion by Bach: on Saturday 3 April 2027 at 19:00, at Palau de la Música Catalana (08003 Barcelona).
Checked on 13 November 2026.
Overview
La Pasión según san Mateo (BWV 244) is a work for choir, soloists and orchestra that Johann Sebastian Bach composed to the text of the Gospel of St Matthew, with a libretto by Christian Friedrich Picander. It premiered in Leipzig in 1727, at St Thomas's Church, and is regarded as one of the great works of Baroque religious music.
The score divides the narrative among the Evangelist, Jesus and other characters, and alternates choral numbers with recitatives and arias. Among its best-known pieces are the chorale 'O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden', the aria 'Erbarme dich', with solo violin, and the closing chorus 'Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder'. The main numbers unfold with two choirs and two orchestras.
The Palau de la Música Catalana is a Modernista concert hall built between 1905 and 1908 by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. In addition to concerts, it hosts exhibitions and cultural activities. This proposal is aimed above all at audiences interested in choral and Baroque repertoire.
Getting there
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- 4-6,C/ Palau de la Música, 08003 Barcelona
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Frequently asked questions
Where does St. Matthew Passion by Bach take place?
St. Matthew Passion by Bach takes place at Palau de la Música Catalana (08003 Barcelona).
When does St. Matthew Passion by Bach take place?
The scheduled date is 3 April 2027 at 19:00.
What time does St. Matthew Passion by Bach start?
Time listed for St. Matthew Passion by Bach: 19:00 on 3 April 2027 at Palau de la Música Catalana. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
How do I get to Palau de la Música Catalana?
Palau de la Música Catalana is located at 4-6,C/ Palau de la Música, 08003 Barcelona. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for St. Matthew Passion by Bach?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/es/go/tickets?event=tour-st-matthew-passion-by-bach.
What type of event is St. Matthew Passion by Bach?
St. Matthew Passion by Bach is classified as “Classical” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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