“St. John Passion”
- Date: March 1st, 2024
- Location: Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Parmer Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Cost: $15 for adults; $5 for °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under)
"St. John Passion"
March 1, 2024
7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall
Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series
Celebrate the 300th anniversary of J.S. Bach’s stunning “St. John Passion” with °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ’s Chamber Singers, the Schola Sancti Gregorii from St. Lawrence Church, and orchestra. This emotive setting of the passion story il - luminates Jesus’ humanity and divinity through Bach’s genius writing and devout theological convictions. Compositional symmetry, symbol - ism, complex harmonies, poignant chorale settings and passionate performers narrate the most profound story ever told.
*Please also join us for a pre-concert lecture by Dr. James LaGrand, professor of history and director of °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ’s Honors Program, as he shares his thoughts on Bach’s music, faith, and the structure and meaning of the St. John Passion. The lecture will take place in Parmer Hall from 6:45-7:15pm.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults; $5 for °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.
