Cantata Singers: St. John Passion

Noah Horn, Music Director

Bach’s St. John Passion is one of the most profound and emotionally gripping works in Western music. First performed on Good Friday in 1724, this dramatic oratorio sets the story of Christ’s crucifixion from the Gospel of John, blending intimate arias, turbulent choruses, and haunting chorales into a deeply human musical experience.

While the subject is sacred, the emotions are startlingly real—rage, sorrow, tenderness, and hope. From the anguished crowd scenes to the sorrowful beauty of the final chorus, Bach’s St. John Passion invites listeners into a vivid and deeply reflective journey.

G. Fridley: Baroque Bass and Viola da Gamba