Chicago Bach Project | St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Chicago Bach Project - St. John Passion (Spring 2012)

Wednesday, April 4th

8:00 p.m.

In the Church.

Presents:
Chicago Bach Project
St. John Passion

Conductor: John Nelson
Evangelist: Nicholas Phan

Reviews of the
2011 Chicago Bach Project:

The birth of the Chicago Bach Project in 2011 generated a buzz that resounded across the media and a deeply appreciative audience.

Media Reviews

“One of the top ten performances of 2011.” — Lawrence A. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review

“[Nelson’s] firm coordination of the choral and instrumental forces was matched by a deep and sensitive understanding of what gives this music its unique spiritual resonance and urgent dramatic power.” — John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune

“A formidable artistic success and a moving experience for Holy Week. The Chicago Bach Project enjoyed a healthy birth, to say the least. Mark your calendars now for next year’s St. John Passion!” — Mark Ketterson, ConcertoNet.com

Audience Response

"Just stunning."
"Stirred our souls and lifted our hearts!"
"An amazing experience."
"Sublime."
"Deeply moving and meaningful, brilliantly conducted and performed."
“A smashing success. I had extremely high expectations and they were met in every way. I look forward to the future performances.”

Jesus: Stephen Morscheck
Soprano: Kendra Colton
Contralto: Meredith Arwady
Tenor: Marc Molomot
Bass: Matthew Brook
Chicago Bach Choir and Orchestra
Chorus Master: Donald Nally

St. John Passion, BWV 245

Johann Sebastian Bach

Building on the 2011 launch of the Chicago Bach Project, Soli Deo Gloria continues the Holy Week tradition at St. Vincent de Paul in 2012 with Bach’s St. John Passion on the Wednesday before Easter.

For the second annual Chicago Bach Project performance, Soli Deo Gloria’s Artistic Director, John Nelson, will conduct an equally distinguished roster of soloists and the Chicago Bach Choir & Orchestra in Johann Sebastian Bach’s dramatic St. John Passion.

“It is our hope that this annual concert, presenting a different work from the great Bach trilogy each year, will become a Chicago tradition that enriches Holy Week observances for many. These three works by Bach — the St. Matthew Passion, the St. John Passion, and the Mass in B Minor — are the pinnacle of Western sacred music. All were signed by Bach himself with ‘S.D.G.’ (‘To God alone be the Glory’), the very reason Soli Deo Gloria exists.”

—John Nelson, Artistic Director

The Chicago Bach Project is much more than a concert. It is a spiritual experience. It is the opportunity to hear the sublime music of Bach's great trilogy in a stunning sacred space. It is, as our tagline expresses, an offering of "sacred music for a thirsty world."

For more information, please visit Chicago Bach Project.

The Chicago Bach Project is made possible in part through support from:
Fellowes, Inc., Martin Avenue Pharmacy, and Tassos.