Unique collaboration: Trinity Boys’ Choir (in blue) and Kieler Knabenchor singing together during the tour of Germany last September, conducted by Nick Mulroy. Photo: Puls+Zeit, Kiel
Boys from one of Croydon’s independent schools will team up tomorrow with a choir from Germany for a unique performance of JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion at Southwark Cathedral.
In a landmark collaboration, more than 100 boys from Trinity Boys Choir and Kieler Knabenchor, from Kiel, Germany, two of Europe’s most distinguished boys’ choirs, will be singing together in a hugely ambitious project.
The choirs have worked together before, in September last year during a brief tour of German cathedrals and concert halls by the choir from the Shirley Park-based school.
Tomorrow evening’s concert (which begins at 6.30pm), will be followed by a further performance at Coventry Cathedral, a poignant and timely connection: Kiel is twinned with Coventry.
On-song: the Kiel and Trinity choirs are singing at Southwark Cathedral on Apr 3
St Matthew Passion is regarded as a masterpiece, a musical setting of the narrative of Christ’s capture, trial and death. Beyond that, it is an exploration, through some of the most extraordinary music ever written, of themes that remain relevant to us all: injustice, persecution, suffering, redemption, hope and – ultimately – love.
“This upcoming performance, blending the voices of 100 young choristers aged 10 to 18, offers a rare opportunity to experience the work as Bach originally intended, written as it was for the young voices of Bach’s own choir in Leipzig,” Trinity School says.
Trinity Boys Choir is internationally renowned for its refined musicianship and versatility, with a reputation for tackling some of the most challenging choral works with precision and brilliance, and performing regularly with the world’s leading orchestras, opera houses and conductors.
“Music has the extraordinary ability to transcend borders and connect people from all walks of life,” said Nick Mulroy, the Trinity Boys Choir director.
“This project allows us to immerse ourselves in this wonderful music and timeless story, but is also about fostering international friendship, meaningful cultural exchange, and a profound, shared experience.”
The choirs will be joined by the Meridian Sinfonia, an acclaimed period instrument ensemble led by Catherine Martin and Oliver Webber, internationally renowned experts in historically authentic performance of music of this era.
The role of the Evangelist, one of the most demanding tenor parts in the repertoire, will be performed by Sebastian Hill, a rising star and a former member of Trinity Boys Choir, while the performance will be conducted by Mulroy, who is well-known for his deep affinity with Bach’s music.
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