Organization

Singer

Tenor

Joshua Blue

Evangelist

Bass

Michael Sumuel

Jesus

Soprano

Tamara Wilson

Contralto

Susan Graham

Mezzo-soprano

Ben Bliss

Stage director

John Neumeier

Conductor

James Conlon

Set designer

Choreographer

Chorus master

Grant Gershon

Kristinn Sigmundsson

LA Opera

Orchestra

LA Orchestra

Ballet

Hamburg Ballet

German

Matthäus Passion, BWV 244 -  (St. Matthew Passion)

Los Angeles

United States

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Matthäus-Passion Bach,JS

Public

St. Matthew Passion

English

Approved

Awe-inspiring in its complexity, universal in its appeal, Bach's St. Matthew Passion is considered by many to be the single greatest masterpiece of western s...

St. Matthew Passion - Mar. 12 to 27, 2022

Awe-inspiring in its complexity, universal in its appeal, Bach's St. Matthew Passion is considered by many to be the single greatest masterpiece of western sacred music, a profoundly moving depiction of the final days of the life of Jesus. John Neumeier, the celebrated choreographer who made his LAO debut with Orpheus and Eurydice in 2018, returns to Los Angeles with one of his signature creations, a ballet that has been cheered by audiences throughout the world.

Marrying the powerful music and narrative with dance in complete harmony, Neumeier fills the stage with unforgettable movement and images. The extraordinary dancers of the Hamburg Ballet join forces with James Conlon, a team of brilliant vocal soloists, and LA Opera's formidable orchestra and chorus for a spellbinding, deeply meaningful performance you'll never forget.

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew

Ensemble