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Oxford Bach Soloists

St John Passion 300

Celebrating 300 years of this extraordinary work

featuring Mark Padmore (Evangelist), Florian Störtz (Christ) & Ben Davies (Pilate)
St John Passion 300
This is not just a concert; it’s a journey through history, a musical experience like no other. Transport yourself to the premiere of JS Bach's St John Passion in Leipzig in 1724 with period instruments - and immerse yourself in the emotional and historical significance of this masterpiece.

Conducted by Tom Hammond-Davies, the Oxford Bach Soloists team up with world-leading Evangelist, Mark Padmore. This is your chance to witness top-class, unbeatable music-making that will move your soul. Dive into Bach’s music in Holy Week and gain incredible insights from pre-concert talks connecting history, science and music in a truly unique way.

Tom Hammond-Davies, conductor
Mark Padmore, Evangelist
Florian Störtz, Christ
Ben Davies, Pilate
Lucy Cronin & Sam Cobb, sopranos
Rebecca Leggett, alto
Thomas Kelly, tenor


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  • date Fri 29 March 2024
  • location St James's Church, Piccadilly
  • time 7:30pm
  • ticket £0–£40

Full Event Details

This is not just a concert; it’s a journey through history, a musical experience like no other. Transport yourself to the premiere of JS Bach's St John Passion in Leipzig in 1724 with period instruments - and immerse yourself in the emotional and historical significance of this masterpiece.

Conducted by Tom Hammond-Davies, the Oxford Bach Soloists team up with world-leading Evangelist, Mark Padmore. This is your chance to witness top-class, unbeatable music-making that will move your soul. Dive into Bach’s music in Holy Week and gain incredible insights from pre-concert talks connecting history, science and music in a truly unique way.

Tom Hammond-Davies, conductor
Mark Padmore, Evangelist
Florian Störtz, Christ
Ben Davies, Pilate
Lucy Cronin & Sam Cobb, sopranos
Rebecca Leggett, alto
Thomas Kelly, tenor

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Location

St James's Church, Piccadilly
Piccadilly, London, SW1Y 6DT, United Kingdom

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