Bach Society Houston performs St John Passion – an American English Translation BWV 245

When

April 10, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

What

Bach’s St. John Passion is an artistic triumph, not only for its music, but the brilliance with which Bach set the Passion narrative. In this premiere of Madeleine Marshall’s new English translation of this masterpiece, the expressive words of the Passion shine through for Anglophone audiences, giving new life to the piece whose imagery, intensity, and ardor has inspired audiences, musicians, and composers through the ages.

Sunday, April 10, 2022 | 6:00 P.M.
Friday, April 15, 2022 | 3:00 P.M.

PROGRAM
J.S. BACH
St. John Passion, BWV 245

ARTISTS

Rick Erickson, Conductor

Tony Boutté, tenor, Evangelist
Malcolm Merriweather, baritone, Jesus
Chris Besch, bass, Pilate
Ryland Angel, Countertenor

Bach Choir

Bach Orchestra

PRE-CONCERT TALK
Madeleine Marshall
April 10, 5:15 P.M. in the Parish Hall

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston
Bach’s St John Passion is an artistic triumph, not only for its music, but the brilliance with which Bach set the Passion narrative. In this premiere of Madeleine Marshall’s new English translation of this masterpiece, the expressive words of the Passion shine through for Anglophone audiences, giving new life to the piece whose imagery, intensity, and and ardor has inspired audiences, musicians, and composers through the ages.

Where

Christ the King Lutheran Church

2353 Rice Blvd Houston, TX 77005