The Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists performed Bach’s masterpiece with Olivier Award winner Peter Whelan.
Bach St John Passion, BWV 245
Monteverdi Choir
English Baroque Soloists
Peter Whelan Conductor
The crowning glory of Bach's first Leipzig cantata cycle, his revolutionary St John Passion changed the course of liturgical music history, stamping his interpretation of the gospel in his largest-scale work to date.
The Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists have shaped modern audiences' understanding of this music for over 60 years with vivid and compelling performances. Baroque specialist Peter Whelan returned to direct the ensembles, after a critically-acclaimed debut with them in 2024.
"Vocally and instrumentally, the Monteverdi singers and EBS players played at the top of their game." ★★★★★
"full of driving cinematic excitement and touching humanity." ★★★★
"The Monteverdi Choir was impeccable... once again demonstrated the enduring quality they maintain year after year"
Bach: St John Passion - reviews and reactions
