Organization

Singer

Soprano

Emily Donato

Conductor

A. Dennis Sparger

Tenor

Steven Soph

Evangelist

Bass

Stephen Morscheck

Jesus

Countertenor

Jay Carter

Gene Stenger

Baritone

Elijah Blaisdell

Others

The Bach Society Chorus

Orchestra

The bach Society Orchestra

Bach Society of St Louis

Bach’s St. John Passion

Kirkwood

United States

First Presbyterian Church

Bach’s St. John Passion: St. John Passion, BWV 245 Bach, J. S.

Public

St John Passion

Approved

Experience the exhilarating themes of sacrifice, redemption and ultimate hope through the poignant retelling of the Passion story according to St. John. Bach’s St. John Passion weaves together the narrative of Christ’s last days with an intricate tapestry of profound emotions, transcendent harmonies and soaring melodies.

Led by Music Director and Conductor, A. Dennis Sparger, featuring The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra. The gorgeous backdrop of the stained-glass setting in the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood further enhances this incredible music. 

An international collection of Baroque soloists includes tenor Steven Soph as the Evangelist, bass Stephen Morscheck singing the words of Jesus, soprano Emily Donato, countertenor Jay Carter, tenor Gene Stenger and baritone Elijah Blaisdell.

English

Bach’s St. John Passion by Bach, J. S., From (2024/2024), Conductor A. Dennis Sparger, First Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood, United States

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Ensemble

Program, About & Synopsis

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Further reading

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