J.S. Bach’s St. John’s Passion 5/7

355 Ponca Place,Boulder CO 80303

07 May, 2023

Description

Bach’s St. John Passion stands with his St. Matthew Passion and Mass in B minor in a triumvirate of majestic and complex baroque sacred compositions. The choir is central to the work, singing interpolated settings of chorale melodies and an array of large choral movements, performed with Seicento’s trademark flair and informed baroque style. Seicento’s founding director, Evanne Browne, directs the choir and ensemble. Guest concertmaster is Dr. Mimi Mitchell from the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Vocal soloists include tenor Daniel Hutchings as the Evangelist; Amanda Balestrieri, soprano; Roger O. Isaacs, countertenor; Benjamin Boskoff, tenor; Scott Perry as Jesus; and Seicento’s apprentice artist, Nathan Jensen, bass. The St. John Passion calls for instruments (and instrumentalists) unavailable in Colorado, so Seicento will bring in professional musicians from the U.S. and Europe to play baroque violin, oboe, and flutes.