The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by period-instrument orchestra St. James' Baroque for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful setting of the Passion story as told in the Gospel of St John. Sung in German.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is renowned worldwide as one of the finest ensembles of its type, its repertoire extending from plainsong and Renaissance polyphony to twentieth-century masterpieces and new commissions. In addition to singing the daily services, as it has done since the fourteenth century, the Choir plays a central role in the many royal and state occasions which are held in the Abbey, as well as reaching a wider audience through its programme of broadcasts, recordings and international tours.
“A choice performance … an extraordinary range of expressive tone.”
The Guardian
“The vigour of St James’s Baroque was a constant pleasure.”
The Times
This concert takes place thanks to the generous support of Patricia Owen Keltner and David Keltner.
Additional event information
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Please note this event takes place at Westminster Abbey
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Doors open at 6.15 pm
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Entry is via the Great West Door
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There is no interval and the performance will end at around 8.50pm
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Latecomers will be admitted but may not be able to occupy their allocated seats until a suitable break in the performance
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While concerts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert evenings. Please consult the Abbey website http://www.westminster-abbey.org/visit-us to plan a visit during opening hours.
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This event is not recommended for children under the age of six.