Details
Holy Trinity Church
Sloane Street
Sloane Square
London
SW1X 9BZ
England
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – St John Passion, BWV 245
Performers
Nicholas Mulroy – Tenor
Schola Cantorum of The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
Belgravia Chamber Orchestra
Programme Note
On Thursday 17 March the Schola are to sing Bach's monumental setting of the Passion according to St John. The concert will be held in the beautiful setting of Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square. Joining the Schola will be the Belgravia Chamber Orchestra and tenor soloist Nicholas Mulroy who will sing the role of the Evangelist. All other roles will be sung by the boys of the choir.
The St John Passion is a work noted for its dramatic sweep and emotional immediacy in the recounting of events leading to the crucifixion of Christ and this will be a powerful evening.