Vancouver Bach Choir marks 300th anniversary of Bach's St John Passion in concert, March 30

VSO musicians join concert featuring soprano Magali Simard-Galdès, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó, tenor Asitha Tennekoon, and bass Neil Craighead

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Soprano Magali Simard-Galdès. Photo by Larissa Lognay

Mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó.

The Vancouver Bach Choir is joined by members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to present Bach’s St John Passion at the Orpheum on March 30 at 7:30 pm.

This monumental work was first performed on Good Friday, April 7, 1724. Audiences now get the chance to hear a stellar lineup of musicians perform Bach’s oratorio this Easter weekend, 300 years after its first performance.

Helmed by conductor Leslie Dala, the evening features soprano Magali Simard-Galdès, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó, tenor Asitha Tennekoon, and bass Neil Craighead.

St John Passion is filled with moments of drama, solemnity, and reflection. Despite his status today as a classical music icon, Bach himself performed primarily as a church musician during his lifetime in what is now present-day Germany. The majority of his works, though well-respected, did not gain widespread popularity until after his death. 

Tickets to the concert are available via the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs.

Post sponsored by Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs.

Tenor Asitha Tennekoon.

Bass Neil Craighead.