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大象传媒 Proms Masterworks: Bach's St John Passion

Tom Service explores masterworks from the 2014 大象传媒 Proms, beginning with the epic drama of Bach's St John Passion. Much loved British conductor Sir Roger Norrington conducts the Zurich Chamber Orchestra and Z眉rcher Sing-Akademie, with tenor James Gilchrist singing the part of the Evangelist.

2 hours, 15 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St John Passion Part 1

    Orchestra: Z眉rcher Kammerorchester. Choir: Z眉rcher Sing-Akademie. Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    St John Passion Part 2

    Orchestra: Z眉rcher Kammerorchester. Choir: Z眉rcher Sing-Akademie. Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Tom Service
Producer Anna Starkey
Director Pamela Hossick
Orchestra Zurich Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Roger Norrington
Choir Zurcher Sing-Akademie
The Evangelist James Gilchrist
Christus Neal Davies
Singer Lucy Crowe
Singer Clint van der Linde
Singer Benjamin Hulett
Singer Rudolf Rosen

Broadcast

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