Northampton Bach Choir
Charivari Agréable
Soloists from Old Royal Naval College Trinity Laban
Chapel Choir (Ralph Allwood, director)
On the night before the start of Holy Week, the
Northampton Bach Choir performs Bach's dramatic setting
of the story of Christ's Passion from St John's Gospel
in the atmospheric setting of St Matthew's Church.
Joined by period instrument ensemble Charivari Agréable
and a cast of soloists from the Old Royal Naval College
Trinity Laban Chapel Choir, this promises to be a very
special occasion.
Bach composed his setting of the St John Passion in 1724
for the Nikolaikirche in Leipzig, setting it in German
(rather than Latin) so that the narrative would have
immediate impact for those listening.
This performance will be sung in English, using the new
translation by Neil Jenkins, for the same reason,
ensuring that there are no barriers between performers
and audience to experiencing the profound drama of one
of the greatest musical works ever composed.
Tickets: £17, £15 concessions, £10 (u16)
Available from
Choir Box Office 01536 398619
In person at St Giles Music, St Giles Terrace, NN1 2BN.
Telephone: 01604 250905
or Online below.
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Tickets for this
concert are
available to purchase online through the Northampton
Bach Choir's booking
partner, Eventbrite. Clicking the 'Buy Tickets Online'
image on the right
will take you to their booking partner's website.
(Please
note that Eventbrite charge a small booking fee.) |
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St
Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a
toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church.
There is plenty of on-street parking around the church,
but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If
you have any other queries regarding the concert please
contact us.
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