Seattle Symphony: Bach St. John Passion

• Nicholas McGegan, conductor

Seattle Symphony celebrates the 300th anniversary of Bach's profound St. John Passion with its premiere performance of the dramatic masterpiece. In his sixth decade on the podium, Nicholas McGegan — long hailed as "one of the finest baroque conductors of his generation" (The Independent) and "an expert in 18th-century style" (The New Yorker) — leads an all-star cast of vocalists through the trial and execution of Jesus in what is ultimately a message of hope and redemption.

Performances on Mar. 7 & 9.

Note: Due to unforeseeable circumstances, Bernard Labadie has withdrawn from these performances. This change does not affect the scheduled program.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

About Seattle Symphony Chorale

https://www.seattlesymphony.org/chorale

About Nicholas McGegan, conductor

https://www.nicholasmcgegan.com/