St John Passion
Conductor Johanna Soller channels emotion, energy and intelligence in Bach’s soulful passion, in her London debut with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
The St John Passion is the earlier of Bach’s two surviving settings – although not necessarily his first work in the genre. A more intimate work than the St Matthew Passion, it distils Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice into a more direct narrative.
In 2023 Johanna Soller became the Music Director of the Munich Bach Choir and Bach Orchestra, the first woman to hold the position in its history.
Tonight she makes her London debut, and leads an outstanding cast of soloists, including former and current Rising Stars of the Enlightenment James Way, Helen Charlston and Jonathan Hanley and BBC Music Magazine Rising Star (2022) Hilary Cronin.
Performers
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Johanna Soller conductor
James Way tenor, Evangelist
Peter Edge bass, Christ
Hilary Cronin soprano
Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano
Jonathan Hanley tenor
Choir of the Age of Enlightenment
Repertoire
Bach: St John Passion (performed in German, with surtitles)
Need to know
Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer at 6pm: pre-concert talk. Admission free for ticket holders.
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