St John Passion

Hanover Band J.S. Bach St John Passion

The Hanover Band, one of Britain’s finest period instrument orchestras, returns to St Nicholas’ Church, Arundel to bring a special Passiontide performance of JS Bach’s seasonal masterpiece.

Telling the story of the Passion, the final days of Jesus’s life, is a tradition that dates back to the fourth century. This originally took the form of a liturgical chant, but during the sixteenth century, music and theology became tightly bound and from this time, the Passion began to be sung and performed in different ways. J.S.Bach’s St John Passion is a wonderful way to reflect on Good Friday and the approach of Easter Day.

Andrew Arthur conducts The Hanover Band and Chorus, joined by an exceptional line up of soloists.

Philippa Hyde soprano
Tim Morgan alto
Bradley Smith tenor
Simon Wall Evangelist
Alex Ashworth Christus
Ed Price Pilate

Date: Good Friday 3rd April
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: St Nicholas Arundel