The Luthers Bach Ensemble, renowned for its historically informed performance practice, plays on period instruments and uses authentic tempi and phrasing. Soloists, choir and orchestra bring the music to life as Bach would have intended. Thanks to the combination of historical precision and an accessible presentation, the St Matthew Passion sounds sparkling, expressive and compelling, and the story is easy to follow.

What makes Familie Mattheus especially distinctive is that the programme has been designed as a compact performance of approximately 70 minutes, specifically tailored to a broad audience. Through its shortened and accessible form, the essence of Bach’s masterpiece is preserved, while the pace and explanations make the story clear and vivid. In this way, classical music becomes accessible to young and old, without compromising on musical quality.

The Luthers Bach Ensemble is one of the leading Baroque ensembles in the Netherlands and enjoys widespread recognition within the Dutch classical music scene. They are regularly heard on NPO Klassiek, have received favourable reviews in Trouw, and are known from the television programme Podium Klassiek.