Bach’s St John Passion | The English Concert: Directed by Francesco Corti at Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton on Saturday 19th April 2025

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Bach’s St John Passion | The English Concert

Directed by Francesco Corti

Add to my Calendar 19-04-2025 15:00 19-04-2025 17:00 36 Bach’s St John Passion | The English Concert Turner Sims continues its partnership with The English Concert with another epic baroque work. Harpsichordist Francesco Corti directs the orchestra, Choir, and a celebrated line-up of soloists in a performance of Bach’s St John Passion on Holy Saturday. First performed in Leipzig in 1724, this deeply moving work, depicting the final hours of Christ’s life, is a monumental piece that transcends religious boundaries and speaks to the depths of human emotion. Presented by The English Concert in partnership with Turner Sims. Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Turner Sims Concert Hall
University Southampton
Salisbury Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
England

Saturday 19th April 2025
3:00 PM

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – St John Passion, BWV 245

Performers

Francesco Corti – Conductor / harpsichord

The English Concert

Programme Note

Turner Sims continues its partnership with The English Concert with another epic baroque work.

Harpsichordist Francesco Corti directs the orchestra, Choir, and a celebrated line-up of soloists in a performance of Bach’s St John Passion on Holy Saturday. First performed in Leipzig in 1724, this deeply moving work, depicting the final hours of Christ’s life, is a monumental piece that transcends religious boundaries and speaks to the depths of human emotion.

Presented by The English Concert in partnership with Turner Sims.

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