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Bach's St John Passion

Academy of Ancient Music

,Barbican Hall
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A musical masterwork, Bach’s St John Passion is a cornerstone of Western musical art.

The music is full of excitement, yet carefully paced, driven forward by the ‘turba’ (crowd) choruses. Bach shows his mastery of matching instrumental colour to individual voices, notably the mournful viola da gamba accompaniment to the aria 'Es ist vollbracht', here sung by Iestyn Davies, one of the finest countertenors of his generation. Ricardo Minasi conducts the orchestra and choir of AAM and a celebrated cast of soloists including James Gilchrist as the Evangelist.

Tagged with: Classical music Academy of Ancient Music 2017–18 Multibuy Academy of Ancient Music 2017–18

2pm Pre-concert talk
Free to ticket-holders
 

Programme

  • JS Bach   St John Passion BWV245

Performers

  • Academy of Ancient Music  
  • Choir of the AAM  
  • Riccardo Minasi   director
  • James Gilchrist   Evangelist
  • Cody Quattlebaum   Christus
  • Lydia Teuscher   soprano
  • Iestyn Davies   countertenor
  • Ilker Arcayurek   tenor

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The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

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EC2Y 8DS

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