a nocte temporis, Bach's poignant sound theater: the St. John Passion

Bachs Johannespassie belongs to the pillars of the Western music repertoire. Frontman Reinoud Van Mechelen and his multi-award-winning ensemble a nocte temporis do not let themselves be crushed by the gigantic legacy of Johann Sebastian, but approach the work as a brilliant challenge: how to utilize the direct dramatic power of the score, so that the gospel story regains its original urgency? Historical performance practice is not a theoretical curiosity here, but an instrument to let the music speak with maximum clarity, tension, and emotion. The exceptional cast makes this performance extra special. The impressive series of international soloists forms a spectacular vocal combo in which each voice adds character and intensity. Their interplay allows the sharp drama of the Gospel of John – fiercer, more direct, and more human than the St. Matthew Passion – to come into its own to the maximum.