Hanover Band and Chorus to perform in Steyning again
J.S.Bach’s St John Passion
Saturday 12th April
Steyning Parish Church
19.00 – 21.30
Doors open 18.00
The Friends of Steyning Parish Church are delighted to welcome back The Hanover Band and Chorus to our beautiful 12th century church for a special performance of J.S. Bach’s St John Passion.
The St John Passion was first performed in 1724. Telling the story of the final days of Jesus’s life and is a tradition that dates back to the fourth century. This originally took the form of a liturgical chant, but during the sixteenth century, music and theology became tightly bound and from this time, the Passion began to be sung and performed in different ways.
The Hanover Band is one of Britain’s finest period instrument orchestras with an international reputation for the excellence of its performances and recordings of 18th and 19th century music. The Hanover Band Chorus is an ensemble of sixteen exceptional singers joined by five outstanding soloists: Philippa Hyde soprano; Tim Morgan alto, Bradley Smith tenor, Simon Wall Evangelist, Alex Ashworth Christus and Ed Price Pilate.
Andrew Arthur will conduct the Hanover Band and Chorus.
Date: Saturday, 12 April 2025
Time: Doors open 18:00.
Concert starts: 19.00.
Ends: c.21.30 including an interval at c 20.10
Refreshments: Drinks available to buy
Tickets £25 available online and from the Steyning Book Shop
