Bach in Speyer: Johannes Passion on March 23-an unforgettable experience!

Bach in Speyer: Johannes Passion on March 23-an unforgettable experience!

The Speyerer Mozartchor will be an impressive on Sunday, March 23, at 5 p.m. Present the performance of Bach's “Johannes Passion”. This performance takes place on a significant date, because it takes place only two days after the 340th birthday of the famous Thomas cantor Johann Sebastian Bach, whose musical heritage continues to have an extensive effect.

The rehearsals for the concert are already underway, and the experienced conductor Dieter Hauß has taken over the management. The "Johannes Passion" is considered one of the masterpieces of Bach, which captivates the audience with dramatic force and exciting music. He is supported by talented soloists, which Hanna Ramminger (soprano), Matthias Lucht (Altus), Martin Erhard (tenor, evangelist), Michael Marz (Bariton, Jesus) and Michael Roman (baritone).

The effect of the Johannes Passion

Simon Rattle emphasizes that the "Johannes Passion" has an overwhelming effect on young musicians. The story of the evangelist John about the suffering and death of Jesus is conveyed in an unusually dramatic language of music. This representation is designed in such a way that the audience can experience the events up close. The diverse arias and chorales invite you to think about the intellectual depth of the work and to reflect on the emotional power.

The “Johannes Passion”, which was only listed on April 7, 1724 in the Nikolaikirche in Leipzig, has developed strongly since then. The music is characterized by its original and experimental character. Music lovers describe the composition as sound and expressive. In the past, important personalities such as Albert Schweitzer and Hans Werner Henze have recognized the passion and intensity of music. Henze noticed that the passion brought up things that could not be expressed with tones beforehand.

a timeless work

The "Johannes Passion" not only shows personal reactions to the events, but also reflects the feelings of the community. The integration of the full gospel text into the passion music, supplemented by free poetry and choral stanzas, has decisively shaped the musical design of the narrative. Bach's ability to expand John's report with texts from the Gospel of Matthew creates additional emotional dimensions that touch the listeners.

Bach, who lived 300 years ago, remains relevant with his compositions, and his works will continue to be listed in numerous churches, especially on Good Friday in northern Germany. The choirs of the Jews in the "Johannes Passion" are also particularly effective. The music has now not only gained in importance, but is also increasingly being implemented in a scenic way, which puts Bach's works into a new light. In addition, a program for this work that will be broadcast on March 24, 2024.

The upcoming performance of the Speyer Mozartchor promises to become a special experience for every lover classical music and gives an idea of how timeless and powerful Bach's compositions remain over centuries.