Bach’s St john Passion
with conductor Andrew Manze and world-renowned soloists
Experience Bach’s sublime St John Passion performed by the Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of Andrew Manze, who share the stage with such acclaimed soloists as bass Arttu Kataja and tenor Maximilian Schmitt, and the Laurens Collegium Rotterdam.
There is no better way to spend Easter than with Bach’s sublime St John Passion - conducted by Andrew Manze.
Concert programme
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St John Passion
Performers
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Andrew Manze
conductor
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Maximilian Schmitt
tenor
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Arttu Kataja
bass
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Rachel Redmond
soprano
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Catriona Morison
mezzo-soprano
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Robin Tritschler
tenor
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Ashley Riches
bass
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Laurens Vocaal
choir
About this concert
Bach’s St John Passion never misses its mark. Whether you listen to the work as pure music or are familiar with the story of the Passion, this music never fails to move the listener. Bach used every means at his disposal to effectively set the text and make it understandable. The St John Passion is an intense and moving story about an awe-inspiring, engaged and ultimately triumphant figure.
Andrew Manze made appearances with the Concertgebouw Orchestra in 2017 and 2021. The musicians enjoy being inspired by this enthusiastic conductor. Let yourself be swept away by the imagination of conductor Andrew Manze, soloists Arttu Kataja and Maximilian Schmitt, the Laurens Collegium Rotterdam and the Concertgebouworkest!
Dates and tickets
About this concert
Bach’s St John Passion never misses its mark. Whether you listen to the work as pure music or are familiar with the story of the Passion, this music never fails to move the listener. Bach used every means at his disposal to effectively set the text and make it understandable. The St John Passion is an intense and moving story about an awe-inspiring, engaged and ultimately triumphant figure.
Andrew Manze made appearances with the Concertgebouw Orchestra in 2017 and 2021. The musicians enjoy being inspired by this enthusiastic conductor. Let yourself be swept away by the imagination of conductor Andrew Manze, soloists Arttu Kataja and Maximilian Schmitt, the Laurens Collegium Rotterdam and the Concertgebouworkest!