Thursday 11 March, 20:00

Bach – St John Passion

Booking Required

Following its exploration of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, Christmas Oratorio and Mass in B minor, the ensemble Gli Angeli presents Bach’s St John Passion (BWV 245). More direct and theatrical than the St Matthew Passion, the work is marked by dramatic intensity, striking contrasts and powerful expressivity. Under the direction of Stephan MacLeod and featuring soloists Guy Cutting, Aleksandra Lewandowska, Zoë Brookshaw, Christopher Lowrey, Thomas Hobbs and Drew Santini, the performance brings rigorous baroque interpretation and vivid emotional immediacy.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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