Bach's St John Passion
Duration: 135 minutes
Overview
The Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Chorus, soloists and Baroque players present the St John Passion in this 300th anniversary year of the first performance. Join us for an evening of wonderful music, filled with drama and meditation, in the spectacular setting of our beautiful Cathedral.
Important information
Do I need to pay to attend the St John Passion?
Tickets are free but include an optional donation. Your donation makes a lasting difference and helps care for this iconic building and support our music and choral programmes.
Is there an interval?
There is a short 10-minute interval just after 7:00pm.
Are there toilets?
Yes there are toilets for attendees to use within the Cathedral.
What time will doors open?
Doors will open one hour before the performance starts. Please be seated by fifteen minutes prior to the start time.
More information
First performed in Leipzig in 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion is a powerful, dramatic tour de force which takes the audience through the events of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Soloists, chorus and orchestra work together to depict the pain of Jesus, the bewilderment of the disciples and the anger of the crowd as well as helping the audience to be part of the drama with the inclusion of German traditional hymns.
The Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Chorus, soloists and Baroque players present the St John Passion in this 300th anniversary year of the first performance. Join us for an evening of wonderful music, filled with drama and meditation, in the spectacular setting of our beautiful Cathedral.