The evening begins with the joyous Rutter Magnificat, followed by Serenade to Music, a much-loved piece with words by Shakespeare and featuring all the soloists. After the interval all the performers join together to perform the wonderful Mozart Requiem.

Cleveland Philharmonic Choir

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Chief conductor Gedschold was educated in Leipzig and later served as music director at the city's famous opera house. Leipzig was also Bach's hometown for 27 years – it was here that he composed the St. John Passion and the other famous religious works. Gedschold is closely associated with Bach's Leipzig works, of which he is a masterful interpreter. In just a few years, he has already conducted his Danish orchestra in Bach's  Christmas Oratorio ,  St. Matthew Passion and  B minor Mass . Now he completes the list with  the St. John Passion together with four internationally sought-after singing soloists and Holmen's Cantori.

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The Passion of St. John

Church of Holmen

JS Bach: St. John Passion

Aida is a slave at the Egyptian court. She is the king’s daughter from the enemy country of Ethiopia but has fallen in love with the Egyptian military leader Radamès. Her father Amonasro uses her to learn about the military strategy of his adversaries. Meanwhile, Amneris, the Egyptian king’s daughter, uses everything in her power to fight for her love for Radamès and tries to kill her rival. Everyone is at the mercy of a ruthless cartel of priests and warriors.

Dominic Barberi

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 27, 2026

The Passion of St. John · Copenhagen Phil

Mar 27, 2026

JS Bach: St. John Passion · Holmens Kirke

Apr 25 - May 17, 2026

Aida · Staatsoper Berlin

Past events

Apr 12, 2025

Cleveland Philharmonic Choir · Middlesbrough Town Hall

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in St. John Passion by Bach

Holmens Kirke

Der König in Aida by Verdi

Staatsoper Berlin

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