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Bach’s St. John Passion

Add to my Calendar 28-03-2026 18:00 28-03-2026 20:00 36 Bach’s St. John Passion First performed in Leipzig in 1724, Bach revised the St. John Passion several times before arriving at the version which is commonly performed today. The passion story is presented through the lens of the account in St. John’s gospel. With a full performance lasting over two hours and requiring an orchestra and a full complement of soloists, it’s a work often thought of as beyond the reach of small choirs. But in line with the ethos of both Music Box Wealden and Laughton Village Choir, today’s abridged performance presents the biblical story and the essence of the work in a thoroughly accessible way. Both organisations have at heart a desire to bring great music and local performers to their community.   Holy Cross Church, Uckfield DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Holy Cross Church
Belmont Road
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 1BP
England

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – St John Passion, BWV 245

Performers

Linda Glenn – Conductor
William Hancox – piano
Ben Hancox-Lachman – tenor
Rosie Page – mezzo-soprano

Laughton Village Choir

Programme Note

First performed in Leipzig in 1724, Bach revised the St. John Passion several times before arriving at the version which is commonly performed today. The passion story is presented through the lens of the account in St. John’s gospel.

With a full performance lasting over two hours and requiring an orchestra and a full complement of soloists, it’s a work often thought of as beyond the reach of small choirs. But in line with the ethos of both Music Box Wealden and Laughton Village Choir, today’s abridged performance presents the biblical story and the essence of the work in a thoroughly accessible way. Both organisations have at heart a desire to bring great music and local performers to their community.

 

St John's Passion

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