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Pre-Concert Talk by Professor Bettina Varwig | BACH ST JOHN PASSION

Fri 8 March 2024

Girton College

Friday 8 March at 6.45pm
Girton College, Cambridge

BACH St John Passion, BWV 245

PROFESSOR BETTINA VARWIG

Join us for an insightful pre-concert talk by Professor Bettina Varwig, a distinguished figure in music and cultural history at the Faculty of Music. With a wealth of expertise in early modern music within the German-speaking lands, Professor Varwig’s engaging discussion promises an enriching exploration into the context and significance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental St John Passion.

During this pre-concert talk, Professor Varwig will illuminate the enduring legacy and significance of Bach’s St John Passion, a piece that encapsulates the agony, emotion, and depth of the Good Friday narrative. As the Cambridge University Chamber Choir, Collegium Musicum, tenor Nicholas Mulroy, violinist Magaret Faultless, and members of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment experience scheme prepare to bring this timeless masterpiece to life, Professor Varwig’s insights will offer a deeper appreciation and understanding of the profound musical and historical layers embedded within this iconic work.

There is no additional cost to attend the pre-concert talk. Select the option “Tick to book pre concert talk at 6.45pm” in the online checkout.

Tickets for the concert: Seating is unreserved.
£25 | Concessions: £22.50 | Cambridge University Students: £5

Cost: There is no additional cost to attend the pre-concert talk. Select the option “Tick to book pre concert talk at 6.45pm” in the online checkout.