Oregon Bach Festival presents Bach: St. John Passion
Joanne Lunn, soprano
Christopher Ainslie, countertenor
Colin Ainsworth, tenor
James Gilchrist, tenor
John Buffett, baritone
Tyler Duncan, baritone
OBF Chorus
OBF Baroque Orchestra
Eric Jacobsen, conductor
An intense, dramatic, and expressive work, the Gospel of John places the emphasis of the Passion story on Christ’s divine origin. Nearly 300 years after its first performance on Good Friday in Leipzig, St. John remains one of the most popular and widely staged masterworks.
As of March 31, OBF performance spaces no longer require mandatory face masks or proof of vaccination. The venues do welcome and encourage patrons who wish to, to continue wearing masks while attending performances.