CHORALSPACE Matthaus-Passion
The St Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach is considered one of the most important sacred works in Western music.
Composed in 1727 for the Good Friday liturgy in Leipzig, it combines the biblical Passion narrative with arias, chorales, and large-scale choral movements to create a profound musical drama.
After Bach’s death, the work fell largely into obscurity until Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy revived it in Berlin in 1829, thereby initiating the Bach Revival.
Performers & leaders
Joris Derder is a conductor, singer, teacher and composer from Ghent and has served as Musical Director of the Brussels Choral Society since January 2026.
He began his musical training as a violinist in several youth orchestras before studying mathematics, followed by singing and choral conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, graduating with highest distinction.
He further refined his artistry in masterclasses such as the Kurt Thomas Course. Founder of the Ghent University Choir, Kamerkoor Koriolis and Air4Six, he appears internationally as guest conductor.
As a baritone, his repertoire ranges from Bach’s passions to major Romantic works, and he was a long-standing member of the Vlaams Radiokoor.
Repertoire & composers
Matthäus-Passion / St Matthew Passion – JS Bach
Location
CHORALSPACE produces international choral music projects, concerts, and educational experiences that bring together singers and ensembles to collaborate and perform at renowned venues worldwide.
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