0:00:04 > 0:00:08Welcome to Manchester for a very special performance of an abridged
0:00:08 > 0:00:11version of Bach's St Matthew Passion.
0:00:11 > 0:00:13The story follows Jesus in the days leading to his
0:00:13 > 0:00:16crucifixion and burial.
0:00:16 > 0:00:20Tonight, two award-winning ensembles come together for an unforgettable
0:00:20 > 0:00:24staging of this classical masterpiece.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26The charity Streetwise Opera work with people who have experienced
0:00:26 > 0:00:30homelessness, and other members of the community,
0:00:30 > 0:00:33using music to transform lives.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36Those very people are the heart, and also the vocal chords,
0:00:36 > 0:00:39of this production.
0:00:39 > 0:00:40These singers are joined by world-renowned choir
0:00:40 > 0:00:46and orchestra The Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Directed by Penny Woolcock, tonight's world premiere features
0:00:49 > 0:00:55a brand new "resurrection" finale with music by Sir James MacMillan
0:00:55 > 0:01:00and words from the Streetwise Opera performers themselves.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03We'll join the audience as they're guided around the grand Victorian
0:01:03 > 0:01:05setting of Campfield Market.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08Along the way we'll meet multiple performers in the leading role -
0:01:08 > 0:01:12a symbolic reminder of Jesus's vulnerability and universality.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15You're in for a real treat.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19Happy Easter, and enjoy - The Passion.
0:03:34 > 0:03:40# See him, the Bridegroom.
0:03:40 > 0:03:46# Christ, see him, a spotless lamb.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07# Lamb, see him, the Bridegroom Christ,
0:04:07 > 0:04:12# See him, a spotless Lamb.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14# Lamb, see him, the Bridegroom Christ,
0:04:14 > 0:04:19# See him, a spotless Lamb.
0:04:38 > 0:04:48# O Lamb of God most holy, who on the Cross didst languish.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57# Lamb, see him, the Bridegroom Christ,
0:04:57 > 0:05:07# See him, a spotless Lamb.
0:05:11 > 0:05:16# You know that in two days it will be Passover
0:05:16 > 0:05:26# And the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36# Then the chief priests and the scribes
0:05:36 > 0:05:40# And the elders of the people assembled
0:05:40 > 0:05:43# And set off to the palace of the High Priest
0:05:43 > 0:05:46# Who was called Caiphas
0:05:46 > 0:05:56# Where they conspired to capture Jesus and kill him.
0:05:56 > 0:06:08# Not up on the feast, Jesus and kill him.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13# Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot,
0:06:13 > 0:06:15# Went to the chief priests and said...
0:06:15 > 0:06:20# How much will you pay me if I hand Him over to you?
0:06:23 > 0:06:26# And the chief priests counted out for him
0:06:26 > 0:06:29# Thirty pieces of silver.
0:06:29 > 0:06:38# And from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48# Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread,
0:06:48 > 0:07:01# The disciples came to Jesus and they said to him...
0:07:01 > 0:07:11# Where would you like us to prepare the Passover meal for you?
0:07:15 > 0:07:16# He said...
0:07:16 > 0:07:20# Go to the city and find that man we know
0:07:20 > 0:07:28# And tell him that the Master says: My time has come.
0:07:28 > 0:07:38# I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41# And the disciples did
0:07:41 > 0:07:43# What Jesus had asked them to do
0:07:43 > 0:07:49# And they prepared the Passover meal.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07# When evening came,
0:08:07 > 0:08:12# He was sitting at table with the twelve.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16# And as they all ate, he said...
0:08:16 > 0:08:26# Truly, I say to you, that one of you will betray Me.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32# And they were exceedingly sorrowful
0:08:32 > 0:08:35# And every one of them turned towards him and said...
0:08:35 > 0:08:45# Lord, is it I?
0:08:45 > 0:08:50# And he answered and said...
0:08:50 > 0:08:56# Whoever dips his hand in the bowl with Me
0:08:56 > 0:09:00# Is going to betray me.
0:09:00 > 0:09:09# The Son of Man must fulfil his prophecy.
0:09:09 > 0:09:18# But woe to whoever decides to betray the Son of Man.
0:09:18 > 0:09:28# It would be better for him, if he had never been born.
0:09:28 > 0:09:33# Then Judas, who did betray him, spoke up and said...
0:09:33 > 0:09:37# Master, is it me?
0:09:37 > 0:09:40# He said to him...
0:09:40 > 0:09:44# If you say so.
0:09:46 > 0:09:54# And as they were eating, Jesus took bread,
0:09:54 > 0:09:59# Blessed it, and broke it,
0:09:59 > 0:10:04# And gave it to the disciples and said...
0:10:05 > 0:10:14# Take, eat, this is my body.
0:10:14 > 0:10:22# And he took the cup, and gave thanks,
0:10:22 > 0:10:26# And gave it to them, saying...
0:10:26 > 0:10:34# Drink this all of you.
0:10:34 > 0:10:40# This is your blood of the New Testament,
0:10:40 > 0:10:50# Which is shed for many, for the forgiveness of sins.
0:10:50 > 0:10:56# I say to you, from now on
0:10:56 > 0:11:05# I will not drink the fruit of the vine
0:11:05 > 0:11:15# Until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41# This very night, you will all fall away and leave me
0:11:41 > 0:11:42# For it is written...
0:11:42 > 0:11:45# "I will smite the shepherd
0:11:45 > 0:11:50# "And the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad".
0:11:52 > 0:12:02# But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13# Peter answered and said to Jesus...
0:12:13 > 0:12:17# Even if all the others turn their backs on you,
0:12:17 > 0:12:21# I will never turn my back on you.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26# Jesus said to him...
0:12:26 > 0:12:34# Truly I say to you that on this very night
0:12:34 > 0:12:37# Before the cock crows.
0:12:37 > 0:12:45# You will deny Me three times.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47# Peter said to Jesus...
0:12:47 > 0:12:51# If it means I have to die for You,
0:12:51 > 0:12:56# I will not deny You.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00# And all the disciples said the same thing.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10# Here would I stand beside thee Lord,
0:13:10 > 0:13:15# Bid me not depart!
0:13:15 > 0:13:24# From here would I stand beside thee.
0:13:24 > 0:13:32# From thee I will not sever,
0:13:32 > 0:13:39# When bitter pain shall hold thee in agony,
0:13:39 > 0:13:49# Then will I enfold thee with my loving breast.
0:14:02 > 0:14:12# Wait here while I go over there and pray.
0:14:18 > 0:14:37# Jesus took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee
0:14:40 > 0:14:46# Then Jesus said to them...
0:14:46 > 0:14:52# My soul is so very sorrowful,
0:14:52 > 0:14:58# I am close to death.
0:14:58 > 0:15:07# Stay here and watch with me.
0:15:11 > 0:15:16TENOR ARIA:
0:15:47 > 0:15:57# I would beside my Lord be watching.
0:15:58 > 0:16:04# And so our sin will fall asleep,
0:16:07 > 0:16:15# I would beside my Lord be watching
0:16:15 > 0:16:23# And so our sins will fall asleep.
0:16:23 > 0:16:35# I would beside my Lord be watching
0:16:35 > 0:16:50# And so our sins will fall asleep.
0:16:53 > 0:17:03# And so our sin will fall asleep,
0:17:10 > 0:17:32# And so our sin will fall asleep,
0:17:58 > 0:18:06# And he went a little further, and fell on his face,
0:18:06 > 0:18:14# And prayed, saying...
0:18:14 > 0:18:19# My father, if it be possible,
0:18:19 > 0:18:26# Let this cup pass from me:
0:18:26 > 0:18:35# Yet not as I will, but as you will.
0:18:38 > 0:18:42# When he returned to his disciples he found them asleep
0:18:42 > 0:18:49# And he said to Peter...
0:18:49 > 0:18:57# Could you not keep watch with me one hour?
0:18:57 > 0:19:07# Watch and pray, that you fall not into temptation.
0:19:10 > 0:19:15# The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
0:19:15 > 0:19:25# He went away again the second time, and prayed and said...
0:19:25 > 0:19:29# Oh my Father,
0:19:29 > 0:19:38# If this cup may not be taken from me unless I drink it,
0:19:38 > 0:19:45# Your will be done.
0:19:48 > 0:19:56# And he came and found them asleep again,
0:19:56 > 0:20:01# For their eyes were very heavy.
0:20:01 > 0:20:06# And he left them, and went away again,
0:20:06 > 0:20:13# And prayed to God the third time, saying again the same words.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18# Then he returned to his disciples
0:20:18 > 0:20:23# And said to them all...
0:20:23 > 0:20:28# Sleep now and take your rest.
0:20:28 > 0:20:35# Listen, the hour is at hand,
0:20:35 > 0:20:45# When the Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of sinners.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51# Wake up, let us be going,
0:20:51 > 0:20:54# Behold, the one who has betrayed us is here.
0:20:54 > 0:21:00# And while he was speaking, Judas, one of the twelve arrived,
0:21:00 > 0:21:03# Followed by a large crowd sent by the chief priests and elders,
0:21:03 > 0:21:07# Armed with swords and clubs.
0:21:07 > 0:21:13# Now, the one who had betrayed him had arranged a sign with the others,
0:21:13 > 0:21:20# "Whoever I kiss, he is the man you must arrest."
0:21:20 > 0:21:28# He came to Jesus and said...
0:21:28 > 0:21:32# Hail, Master.
0:21:32 > 0:21:38# And kissed him.
0:21:38 > 0:21:43# Jesus said to Judas...
0:21:43 > 0:21:53# My friend, why ever have you come here?
0:21:53 > 0:21:56# Then they drew near and laid hands on Jesus,
0:21:56 > 0:22:04# And took him.
0:23:13 > 0:23:23# Behold, my Saviour now is taken
0:24:04 > 0:24:14# They lead Him hence, with cords they bind Him!
0:24:21 > 0:24:31# Have lightenings and thunders, their fury forgotten?
0:24:32 > 0:24:40# Open, O fathomless pit, all thy terrors!
0:24:46 > 0:24:53# Have lightenings and thunders, their fury forgotten?
0:25:06 > 0:25:09# Open, O fathomless pit, all thy terrors!
0:25:09 > 0:25:13# Destroy them, overwhelm them, consume them,
0:25:13 > 0:25:18# Devour them with tumult of rage,
0:25:18 > 0:25:23# The merciless throng.
0:25:24 > 0:25:31# Put your sword back, return it to its place,
0:25:31 > 0:25:41# For all who live by the sword, will die by the sword.
0:25:41 > 0:25:47# Of course, we know that you could easily pray
0:25:47 > 0:25:51# To your Father and ask him to send down
0:25:51 > 0:25:59# More than twelve legions of angels.
0:25:59 > 0:26:01# But you cannot do that
0:26:01 > 0:26:07# Because the scriptures must be fulfilled.
0:26:07 > 0:26:13# Then all the disciples forsook him and fled.
0:26:21 > 0:26:26# And those who had arrested Jesus,
0:26:26 > 0:26:30# Led him to the house of Caiaphas, the High Priest,
0:26:30 > 0:26:34# Where the scribes and elders had gathered together.
0:26:34 > 0:26:37# But Peter followed them at a distance,
0:26:37 > 0:26:41# To the court of the High Priest
0:26:41 > 0:26:46# And sat down with the servants
0:26:46 > 0:26:55# To see where this would end.
0:26:55 > 0:27:03# The chief priests and the elders,
0:27:03 > 0:27:17# Looked for false evidence so they could put Jesus to death.
0:27:17 > 0:27:27# Finally there came two false witnesses, and said...
0:27:28 > 0:27:31# This person said, I am able to destroy the temple of God
0:27:31 > 0:27:48# And in three days to build it up again.
0:27:48 > 0:27:52# Why do you keep silent?
0:27:52 > 0:28:00# Have you nothing to say to this witness?
0:28:00 > 0:28:37# But Jesus held his peace.
0:28:37 > 0:28:40# So you say.
0:28:40 > 0:28:43# Nevertheless, I say to you,
0:28:43 > 0:28:50# When this is over,
0:28:50 > 0:29:00# Arriving on the clouds of heaven.
0:29:01 > 0:29:05# Then the High Priest was so enraged
0:29:05 > 0:29:07# He tore his clothes and said...
0:29:07 > 0:29:11# He has admitted his blasphemy.
0:29:11 > 0:29:15# What further need have we of witnesses?
0:29:15 > 0:29:19# Now you have heard his blasphemy yourselves,
0:29:19 > 0:29:26# What shall we do?
0:29:26 > 0:29:29# They answered and said...
0:29:29 > 0:29:39# He is worthy of death!
0:29:39 > 0:29:43# Some of them spat in his face and punched him with fists
0:29:43 > 0:29:46# While others hit him with the palms of their hands
0:29:46 > 0:29:48# And said...
0:29:48 > 0:29:58# Now tell us now Christ, who is he that smote thee?
0:30:10 > 0:30:15# Now, Peter was still sitting outside the court
0:30:15 > 0:30:19# When a woman came up to him and said...
0:30:19 > 0:30:25# You were with that Jesus of Galilee.
0:30:25 > 0:30:28# But he denied it before them all, and said...
0:30:28 > 0:30:31# What are you talking about?
0:30:31 > 0:30:41And when he left and went outside to the porch
0:30:45 > 0:30:47# This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
0:30:47 > 0:30:49# And again he denied it with an oath.
0:30:49 > 0:30:54# I do not know the man.
0:30:54 > 0:30:55# And a little later,
0:30:55 > 0:30:59# Some of those who were standing nearby,
0:30:59 > 0:31:01# Also turned round and said...
0:31:01 > 0:31:11# Surely thou also art one of them, for thy speech betrayeth thee.
0:31:14 > 0:31:18# Then he began to curse and to swear.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21# I don't know this man.
0:31:21 > 0:31:30# And immediately the cock crew.
0:31:34 > 0:31:44# And Peter remembered the words that Jesus had spoken to him.
0:31:47 > 0:31:57# "Before the cock crows you will deny me three times."
0:32:00 > 0:32:10# And he went out and wept bitter tears.
0:33:29 > 0:33:39# Have mercy Lord, regard my bitter weeping.
0:33:56 > 0:34:02# Have mercy Lord
0:34:05 > 0:34:13# Have mercy Lord
0:34:14 > 0:34:24# Have mercy Lord
0:34:25 > 0:34:35# Regard my bitter weeping
0:34:43 > 0:34:51# Have mercy, Lord
0:34:51 > 0:35:01# Regard my bitter weeping
0:35:02 > 0:35:12# Regard my bitter weeping
0:35:51 > 0:36:01# Lord on me
0:36:10 > 0:36:19# Have mercy, Lord on me
0:36:31 > 0:36:38# Have mercy, Lord on me
0:36:38 > 0:36:48# Regard my bitter weeping
0:36:53 > 0:37:01# Have mercy, Lord on me
0:37:02 > 0:37:07# Have mercy, Lord on me
0:37:08 > 0:37:18# Have mercy, Lord on me
0:37:23 > 0:37:33# Regard my bitter weeping
0:37:43 > 0:37:48# Have mercy, Lord on me
0:37:48 > 0:37:58# Regard my bitter weeping
0:39:16 > 0:39:18# Now, when it was morning,
0:39:18 > 0:39:27# All the chief priests and elders of the people
0:39:27 > 0:39:30# Decided that Jesus should be put to death.
0:39:30 > 0:39:34# And when they had bound him, they led him away,
0:39:34 > 0:39:41# And handed him over to Pontius Pilate, the governor.
0:39:41 > 0:39:44# Then Judas, who had betrayed him,
0:39:44 > 0:39:48# Was seized with remorse when Jesus was condemned
0:39:48 > 0:39:51# And he brought back the 30 pieces of silver
0:39:51 > 0:39:55# The chief priests and elders had given him and said...
0:39:55 > 0:40:03# I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood.
0:40:03 > 0:40:04# And they said...
0:40:04 > 0:40:14# But what is that to us?
0:40:15 > 0:40:18# And he threw the pieces of silver down in the temple,
0:40:18 > 0:40:28# Left the palace and went away and hanged himself.
0:40:31 > 0:40:36# And the chief priests took the silver pieces and said...
0:40:36 > 0:40:46# It is not lawful to put them in the treasury.
0:40:46 > 0:40:53# Because it is the price of blood.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01# Jesus stood before the governor
0:41:01 > 0:41:04# And the governor asked him plainly...
0:41:04 > 0:41:09# Are you the King of the Jews?
0:41:09 > 0:41:12# Jesus said to Pilate...
0:41:12 > 0:41:17# So you say.
0:41:17 > 0:41:22# But when the chief priests and elders began accusing him
0:41:22 > 0:41:26# He said nothing.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29# So then Pilate said to him...
0:41:29 > 0:41:34# Can't you hear how many things they accuse you of doing?
0:41:36 > 0:41:41# But Jesus never said a single word.
0:41:46 > 0:41:55# And the governor found this truly amazing.
0:42:02 > 0:42:05# Now, at that feast it was the governor's custom
0:42:05 > 0:42:07# To release a prisoner chosen by the people.
0:42:07 > 0:42:16# And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
0:42:16 > 0:42:20# Therefore, when the crowd had gathered together,
0:42:20 > 0:42:23# Pilate said to them...
0:42:23 > 0:42:28# Which of these two men would you like me to release to you?
0:42:28 > 0:42:34# Barabbas or Jesus, of whom it is said,
0:42:34 > 0:42:38# He is the Christ.
0:42:38 > 0:42:44# For he knew well that they had handed him over out of envy.
0:42:44 > 0:42:48# And while he sat upon the judgment seat,
0:42:48 > 0:42:54# His wife sent to him and her message said...
0:42:54 > 0:43:00# Have nothing to do with this righteous man.
0:43:00 > 0:43:09# I have suffered much in a dream today on his account!
0:43:11 > 0:43:15# But the high priests and the elders
0:43:15 > 0:43:19# Convinced the people that they should ask for Barabbas
0:43:19 > 0:43:25# And convict Jesus.
0:43:26 > 0:43:29# So when the Governor replied and said to them...
0:43:29 > 0:43:31# Which one between the two
0:43:31 > 0:43:35# Do you want me to release to you?
0:43:35 > 0:43:37# They said...
0:43:38 > 0:43:40# Barabbas!
0:43:43 > 0:43:51# What shall I do with Jesus, who is known as the Christ?
0:43:51 > 0:43:53# They all say...
0:43:53 > 0:44:03# Let him be crucified.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12# Let him be crucified.
0:44:12 > 0:44:20SOPRANO ARIA:
0:45:30 > 0:45:32# For love my Saviour,
0:45:32 > 0:45:41# For love my Saviour is dying.
0:45:41 > 0:45:44# For love my Saviour,
0:45:44 > 0:45:54# For love my Saviour is dying.
0:45:55 > 0:46:05# Of sin and guilt, he knoweth nought.
0:46:06 > 0:46:13# Of sin and guilt, he knoweth nought.
0:47:03 > 0:47:08# But they cried out the more and said...
0:47:08 > 0:47:18# Let him be crucified.
0:47:23 > 0:47:25# When Pilate saw the crowd was getting restless
0:47:25 > 0:47:32# And would not listen to him
0:47:32 > 0:47:37# He took water and washed his hands in front of the people and said...
0:47:37 > 0:47:41# I am innocent.
0:47:41 > 0:47:51# This man's blood is not on my hands but on yours.
0:48:00 > 0:48:02# Then he released Barabbas to them
0:48:02 > 0:48:03# And after he had Jesus whipped
0:48:03 > 0:48:09# He delivered him up to be crucified.
0:48:23 > 0:48:26# O Sacred Head, surrounded by crown of piercing thorn!
0:48:26 > 0:48:35# O bleeding Head, so wounded, reviled and put to scorn.
0:48:35 > 0:48:45# Death's pallid hue comes o'er thee, the glow of life decays.
0:48:48 > 0:48:58# Yet angel hosts adore thee and tremble as they gaze.
0:50:24 > 0:50:28# Come healing cross, oh joy to cherish.
0:50:28 > 0:50:33# Oh joy to share it.
0:50:33 > 0:50:43# My Saviour, lay on me its weight for me prepare it.
0:50:47 > 0:50:53# Come healing cross,
0:50:53 > 0:50:58# Come healing cross,
0:50:58 > 0:51:03# Oh joy to share it.
0:51:03 > 0:51:11# My Saviour, lay on me its weight for me prepare it.
0:51:11 > 0:51:14# Come healing cross, its weight for me prepare it.
0:51:14 > 0:51:19# Oh joy to share it.
0:51:19 > 0:51:29# My Saviour, lay on me its weight.
0:52:48 > 0:52:51# Now, from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land
0:52:51 > 0:52:53# Up to the ninth hour.
0:52:53 > 0:52:56# About the ninth hour, Jesus cried aloud and said...
0:52:56 > 0:53:06# Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani!
0:53:08 > 0:53:18# That is, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
0:53:31 > 0:53:35# Some of them that stood there heard him and said...
0:53:35 > 0:53:39# He calleth for Elijah.
0:53:39 > 0:53:49# Jesus, when He had cried again with a loud voice,
0:53:49 > 0:53:57# Yielded up the ghost.
0:54:07 > 0:54:09# At that moment, the curtain of the temple
0:54:09 > 0:54:12# Was ripped in two from the top to the bottom
0:54:12 > 0:54:17# And the earth did quake, and the rocks split in two
0:54:17 > 0:54:20# And the graves opened
0:54:20 > 0:54:28# And the bodies of many saints who had died came to life again.
0:54:28 > 0:54:32# They came out of the tombs and after his resurrection
0:54:32 > 0:54:41# They went into the Holy City and appeared to many people.
0:54:41 > 0:54:51# Now, when the centurion and those who were guarding Jesus
0:54:52 > 0:55:00# Saw the earthquake and everything that happened
0:55:00 > 0:55:06# They were very afraid and said...
0:55:06 > 0:55:16# Truly this was the Son of God.
0:55:19 > 0:55:29# Truly this was the Son of God.
0:55:33 > 0:55:37# I awoke today to no signal
0:55:37 > 0:55:45# Lonely, helpless and afraid
0:55:45 > 0:55:55# I have nothing, nothing, nothing
0:55:59 > 0:56:09# The red light of dawn falls like blood on the wire
0:56:11 > 0:56:19# Giant cranes hang their heads in shame
0:56:19 > 0:56:27# A city rat eats its mate in the rubble
0:56:27 > 0:56:37# We have all become scavengers Death is everywhere.
0:56:44 > 0:56:50# Hello, hello
0:56:50 > 0:56:55# Is anybody there?
0:56:55 > 0:57:00# A stranger gave me water
0:57:00 > 0:57:04# I gave another food
0:57:04 > 0:57:12# I hear someone singing
0:57:12 > 0:57:20# Together we're singing
0:57:21 > 0:57:31# We'll build a better place
0:57:31 > 0:57:39# On the one that's been destroyed
0:57:39 > 0:57:50# And the rain still falls.
0:57:50 > 0:57:59# And the rain still falls.
0:57:59 > 0:58:06# And the rain still falls.
0:58:34 > 0:58:37CHEERING AND APPLAUSE.