Oxford Bach Soloists
St John Passion 300
Celebrating 300 years of this extraordinary work
Featuring Mark Padmore (Evangelist), Florian Störtz (Christ) & Ben Davies (Pilate)
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
Sat 30 March 2024
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
7:30pm
£0–£41
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
Venue Details & Map
Location
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom