Dunedin Consort Matthew Passion Friday 3 April 2026, 7pm Kristian Bezuidenhout director Carine Tinney soprano Reginald Mobley countertenor Toby Spence Evangelist Drew Santini Christus Bach’s Matthew Passion was first performed on Good Friday 1727. Amidst the drama of betrayal, trial, judgement, and crucifixion, there runs a thread of love, both human and divine. Eight singers and two orchestras work together and apart to narrate, comment, and reflect on the last days of Jesus’ life.