An exploration of how Bach's St Matthew ion, written in 1727, still touches and changes people's lives today. From September 2012.
Bach's St Matthew ion was written in 1727 and was probably first performed as part of the Good Friday Service at Thomaskirche in Leipzig.
This programme explores ways in which Bach's St Mattew ion touches and changes people's lives.
Guitarist Andrew Schulman describes what happened when he was played this music whilst he was in a coma. James Jacobs talks about the St Matthew ion providing solace in difficult times during childhood.
And singer Emma Kirkby, conductor Paul Spicer and musical historian Simon Heighes explore how the music works and what it's like to perform.
Producer: Rosie Boulton.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012.
