On 29 March we present the five Passion Motets by Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672, pictured), from his Canciones Sacrae of 1625. This service takes place at 6.30pm at the church of St Mary at Hill in the City of London, hosted by St Anne’s Lutheran Church.

Intense and powerful, the Schütz Passion motets (SWV 56-60) are packed with emotion and rich harmonies, despite their early date. Their raw drama has been likened to that of Caravaggio’s paintings, and they are considered to be a highpoint of seventeenth-century repertoire. The motets will be interspersed with poignant instrumental music by Bach, to create a memorable event which perfectly sets the tone for the forthcoming Passion season.

Everyone is welcome (you don’t have to be religious), and attendance is free. Do come along and bring your friends. We look forward to seeing you there to share this moving music!