Sheffield Bach Choir – BACH – ST JOHN PASSION
Saturday 13 March 2027 at 19.30 St Mark’s Broomhill
Described by John Elliot Gardiner as being “closer to theatre than anywhere else in his sacred music”, Bach’s St John Passion is full of dramatic tension, with pauses for reflection and chorales providing response. As one of his ‘big three’ it’s a must for lovers of baroque and choral music, and of course, of J.S Bach.
The Sheffield Bach Choir has performed this magnificent work every three years for over fifty years and over twenty with the wonderful National Festival Orchestra, and choir and orchestra are well matched masters of the work. Sung in the original German as part of Classical Sheffield’s Classical Weekend festival 2027 and conducted by Phillip Collin, this will be one not to miss.
“From the outset, the audience was captivated by the sheer intensity of the haunting opening chorus, with the choir and orchestra capturing the pain and suffering of the biblical text.” Gary O-Shea, Sheffield Telegraph, following the choir’s previous performance of this work
- Sheffield Bach Choir
- National Festival Orchestra
- Tristan Moore – Evangelist
- William Burn – Christ
- Louise Wayman – Soprano
- Katie Sharpe – Alto
- David Bonar – Bass
- Philip Collin – conductor
Tickets will be available online and on the door, prices to be announced, accompanied children free.