Bach's St John Passion

This Easter, Brett Weymark conducts Sydney Philharmonia’s Symphony Chorus and Baroque Orchestra in Bach’s St John Passion. 

The St John Passion might have been written for a Lutheran Good Friday church service – a ‘sermon in sound’ – but Bach’s theatrical instincts found a perfect outlet in the rollercoaster of emotions in John’s account of the Easter story. There’s fury, betrayal, anguish, comfort – and underpinning it all a compelling humanity.

Leading the magnificent cast of soloists in this distinctive blend of narrative, drama and reflection is Evangelist Timothy Reynolds, a singer of great theatrical instinct and vocal power. And the 140-voice Symphony Chorus will shine – bringing a fierce intensity to the crowd scenes, and a powerful communal spirit to the meditative chorales.