Oxford Bach Soloists
Bach: St John Passion
Eamonn Dougan (director), James Oxley (Evangelist), Jonathan Arnold (Christ), Ben Davies (Pilate), Emilia Bertolini (soprano), Rebecca Leggett (alto), and Thomas Kelly (tenor)

The role of the Evangelist will be sung by James Oxley, with Jonathan Arnold as Christ and Ben Davies as Pilate. They are joined by Emilia Bertolini, Rebecca Leggett, and Thomas Kelly, alongside our exceptional orchestra and chorus. This year’s chorus brings together alumni of our Choral Scholarship Scheme and our new scholars, creating a truly rich and collaborative sound.
Thu 17 April 2025
St John the Evangelist, Oxford
7:30pm
£0–£38
- ➕1 other performance
Full Event Details
This Easter, the Oxford Bach Soloists invite you to experience one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most compelling works, the St John Passion. Performed across two evenings, the piece tells the story of the Passion with intimacy and drama, brought to life by a superb lineup of musicians.
The role of the Evangelist will be sung by James Oxley, with Jonathan Arnold as Christ and Ben Davies as Pilate. They are joined by Emilia Bertolini, Rebecca Leggett, and Thomas Kelly, alongside our exceptional orchestra and chorus. This year’s chorus brings together alumni of our Choral Scholarship Scheme and our new scholars, creating a truly rich and collaborative sound.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St John the Evangelist, Oxford
109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows: