Bach’s St John Passion

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Click to listen the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s stunning performance of Bach’s St. John Passion in April 2014.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2014 – 2:30 PM

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra presents Bach’s St. John Passion

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Delta David Gier, conductor

South Dakota Symphony Chorus
Dr. James R. Johnson, chorusmaster

Hannah Celeste Lu, soprano
Denise Gamez, mezzo-soprano
Heath Huberg, tenor
Steven Condy, bass
Timothy Bentch, tenor (Evangelist)
Craig Hart, bass (Jesus)

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus join forces to close the 2013-2014 season with Bach’s dramatic retelling of the Passion as written in the Gospel of John. Both intimate and expressive, this legendary masterwork is sure to bring the season to an inspiring and soulful conclusion.

Earsay, recording engineer

This performance was sponsored by Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

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