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Bach | St John Passion

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Add to my Calendar 28-03-2026 19:30 28-03-2026 21:30 36 Bach | St John Passion Under the direction of Dan Ludford-Thomas, the choir will be joined by organist James Orford, and Oliver John Ruthven on harpsichord, alongside a lineup of exceptional soloists and a twenty-player period instrument orchestra to bring Bach’s profound retelling of the Passion story vividly to life. Expect moments of delicate beauty and awe-inspiring chorus work, from the haunting opening chorus to the final notes of peace and redemption. This performance offers a rare opportunity to hear the Hackney Singers – one of London’s leading community choirs – taking on a work that demands both technical mastery and expressive nuance. With singers drawn from East London and beyond, the Hackney Singers have built a reputation for performances that unite local spirit with musical excellence. Hackney Church (formerly St John at Hackney) provides the perfect setting: its magnificent acoustic promises an evening that is both intimate and spectacular. Whether you are an enthusiast of choral music, a lover of Bach, or simply seeking an inspiring live experience in the heart of Hackney this spring, this performance will transport you. St John at Hackney, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St John at Hackney
Lower Clapton Road
Lower Clapton
London
E5 0PD
England

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – St John Passion, BWV 245

Performers

James Orford – organ
Oliver John Ruthven – harpsichord
Dan Ludford-Thomas – Conductor
Ellen Mawhinney – soprano
Helen Meyerhoff – Alto
Ben Vonberg-Clark – tenor
Ashley Catling – tenor
Michael Burke – bass baritone
Daniel Tate – bass baritone

Hackney Singers

Programme Note

Under the direction of Dan Ludford-Thomas, the choir will be joined by organist James Orford, and Oliver John Ruthven on harpsichord, alongside a lineup of exceptional soloists and a twenty-player period instrument orchestra to bring Bach’s profound retelling of the Passion story vividly to life. Expect moments of delicate beauty and awe-inspiring chorus work, from the haunting opening chorus to the final notes of peace and redemption.

This performance offers a rare opportunity to hear the Hackney Singers – one of London’s leading community choirs – taking on a work that demands both technical mastery and expressive nuance. With singers drawn from East London and beyond, the Hackney Singers have built a reputation for performances that unite local spirit with musical excellence.

Hackney Church (formerly St John at Hackney) provides the perfect setting: its magnificent acoustic promises an evening that is both intimate and spectacular. Whether you are an enthusiast of choral music, a lover of Bach, or simply seeking an inspiring live experience in the heart of Hackney this spring, this performance will transport you.

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