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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Masterworks: Bach's St John Passion

Tom Service explores masterworks from the 2014 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms, beginning with the epic drama of Bach's St John Passion. Much loved British conductor Sir Roger Norrington conducts the Zurich Chamber Orchestra and Zürcher Sing-Akademie, with tenor James Gilchrist singing the part of the Evangelist.

2 hours, 15 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St John Passion Part 1

    Orchestra: Zürcher Kammerorchester. Choir: Zürcher Sing-Akademie. Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St John Passion Part 2

    Orchestra: Zürcher Kammerorchester. Choir: Zürcher Sing-Akademie. Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Tom Service
Producer Anna Starkey
Director Pamela Hossick
Orchestra Zurich Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Roger Norrington
Choir Zurcher Sing-Akademie
The Evangelist James Gilchrist
Christus Neal Davies
Singer Lucy Crowe
Singer Clint van der Linde
Singer Benjamin Hulett
Singer Rudolf Rosen

Broadcast

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