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Bach's St John Passion

Add to my Calendar 21-03-2026 19:30 21-03-2026 21:30 36 Bach's St John Passion Offering a powerful depiction of Christ's passion, the Passio Secundum Johannem may well be Bach's most inherently dramatic setting of the story. Urgent, surprising and beautiful, Bach's masterpiece is celebrated as much for its moments of joy as for its depictions of suffering. As a complete work, it stands as a vivid musical celebration of human feeling, evoking the joy and sorrow of our pilgrimage on earth. Joined by two outstanding solo interpreters, Yorkshire Baroque Soloists bring this to life with vivid, colourful playing. Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
University of York
York
YO10 5DD
England

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – St John Passion, BWV 245

Performers

James Gilchrist – Voice
Frederick Long – Voice

Yorkshire Bach Choir
Yorkshire Baroque Soloists

Programme Note

Offering a powerful depiction of Christ's passion, the Passio Secundum Johannem may well be Bach's most inherently dramatic setting of the story. Urgent, surprising and beautiful, Bach's masterpiece is celebrated as much for its moments of joy as for its depictions of suffering. As a complete work, it stands as a vivid musical celebration of human feeling, evoking the joy and sorrow of our pilgrimage on earth. Joined by two outstanding solo interpreters, Yorkshire Baroque Soloists bring this to life with vivid, colourful playing.

Bach's St John Passion

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