Path of Miracles

Zapp Matthaus (NL) is the St Matthew Passion in a one-hour version for children: two friends bring the story of football coach Jesus and his teammates to life — a story of friendship, betrayal, and playing until darkness falls.

The programme creates connections between Ravel’s masterpieces and the music of his contemporaries, such as Fauré and Poulenc. There is also room for more contemporary works, including Ešenvalds’ mesmerizing Stars, and you’ll hear how French elegance and American vibrancy come together.

Stravinsky’s work is infused with rhythm, energy, and innovation—music that is not only heard but also felt and moved. In this programme, Cappella Amsterdam, New European Ensemble, and conductor Daniel Reuss bring Stravinsky’s unmistakable musical language to life, together with eight dancers from Zero Dance Theatre under the direction of choreographer Denden Karadeniz.

A new tradition: Cappella Amsterdam performs Arvo Pärt’s rarely heard Kanon Pokajanen (1997), a monumental choral masterpiece. With simple yet profound musical means, Pärt creates a deeply immersive experience, blending meditative resonance, hushed recitatives, and rich harmonies. Rooted in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, this kanon of repentance transcends time, offering a rare and moving moment of musical contemplation.

Cappella Amsterdam and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century perform the St Matthew Passion under the direction of conductor Daniel Reuss. Their long-standing collaboration fosters a seamless unity and a deeply refined interpretation, allowing the music and text to resonate in their full expressive power.