Bach’s St John Passion – Gloucester Cathedral

Bach’s St John Passion Gloucester 2023 Gloucester Cathedral 7:30pmThu 27 Jul James Gilchrist EvangelistGareth Brynmor John ChristusRebecca Hardwick sopranoCiara Hendrick mezzo-sopranoAnthony Gregory tenorMatthew Brook bass-baritoneThree Cathedral ChoirsCorelli OrchestraGeraint Bowen conductor JS Bach Johannes-Passion 118′ The drama of Christ’s crucifixion unfolds in the compelling music of JS Bach, told through the Read more…

How Cold the Wind doth Blow

Soprano and violin: Three Irish Country Songs – Rebecca Clarke             – I Know my Love             – I Know where I’m goin’             – A Ballynure Ballad (As I was goin’ to Ballynure) Soprano, violin and piano: The Seeds of Love (Anon.) – Ralph Vaughan Williams Soprano, baritone, violin Read more…

St John Passion, NSO

National Symphony OrchestraDavid Hill, conductor James Gilchrist, Evangelist Fflur Wyn, soprano James Hall, countertenor Dean Power, tenor Gareth Brynmor John, Christus (replacing Bernard Hansky) Rory Dunne, Pilate National Symphony Chorus Bach St. John Passion Bach’s St John Passion is one of the most moving, sublime and towering creations in all Read more…

Harrogate Recital

Gareth Brynmor-John and Christopher Glynn 8th May 2023 Gareth Brynmor John (tenor/winner of the Ferrier Award 2013)and Christopher Glynn (piano) Christopher Glynn is artistic director of the Ryedale Festival. At 1pm. Cost £10 payable at the door. Programme to be announced Gareth Brynmor-John and Christopher Glynn – Wesley Centre Harrogate

St John Passion: Hereford Choral Society

On Tuesday 4 April Hereford Cathedral Choir, together with Marches Baroque and a renowned lineup of soloists, will be performing J S Bach’s St John Passion. Doors open at 6.45 pm David de Winter Evangelist, tenorGareth Brynmor John Christus Rebecca Hardwick sopranoMartha McLorinan mezzo-sopranoMalachy Frame bass Hereford Cathedral ChoirMarches Baroquedirected by Geraint Bowen

St Matthew Passion: The Bach Choir

Orchestra: FlorilegiumConductor: David HillPerformers:Tenor, Evangelist – Ed LyonBass, Christ – Simon Shibambu Soprano – Julia DoyleCounter-tenor – Iestyn DaviesTenor – Nicky SpenceBaritone – Gareth Brynmor John Chorus – The Bach Choir The Bach Choir’s annual performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion, sung in English, is a much-anticipated fixture in London’s musical Read more…

The Indian Queen

A fascinating theatrical hype swept through 17th-century London: dramatick opera combined spoken drama with music, dance and spectacular sets. The success of these musicals avant-la-lettre was due to the irresistible music of Henry Purcell. Just before his death, the composer was still involved in The Indian Queen, a heroic drama Read more…