Bach’s St John Passion

Leading interpreters of Bach unite for this singular performance of a choral masterpiece.

Friendship. Betrayal. Grief. Hope. Death. Life. This is the greatest story ever told, set to music by the greatest composer who ever lived. Bach wrote music as an act of worship, marvelling at the complexity of life and humbling himself before God. His account of the final days of Jesus’ life is the pinnacle of choral music. Dramatic, awe inspiring and utterly human, it is a feat of storytelling that captures the sublime.

For Richard Tognetti, a musician who has devoted a large part of his musical life to J.S. Bach, taking the St John Passion on a national tour is a long-held dream. To mark this special event the Australian Chamber Orchestra is joined by Vox Luminis, the multi-award-winning Belgian vocal ensemble whose radiant sound has made it one of the most admired interpreters of Baroque vocal music in the world today.

Bach’s St John Passion is an act of pure devotion that embodies the power of music and spirit of humanity. For audiences, it is a truly transcendent experience.

'Bach is God to musicians. As a musician, there is so much you can reveal in his music. As a listener, there is so much you can access without even needing to truly understand why or how it’s affecting you.' - Richard Tognetti

About Australian Chamber Orchestra

The Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world. Led by their pioneering Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, the Orchestra is defined by its exceptional virtuosity and an irrepressible sense of adventure and curiosity.

Artists

Richard Tognetti Director
Lionel Meunier Vox Luminis Artistic Director
Florian Sievers Tenor
Vox Luminis Vocal Ensemble
Australian Chamber Orchestra

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach
St John Passion, BWV245