Arvo Pärt's 1982 setting of the St John Passion is one of the great choral works of the 20th Century. We are proud to present the Nova Scotia premiere of this deeply meditative and moving music. Blair Lofgren opens the concert with the incomparable intimacy of solo Bach.
J.S. Bach: Cello Suite in C Major, BWV 1009 (22')
Blair Lofgren, cello
Arvo Pärt: Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem (1hr15')
Sheila Jaffé, violin
Aleh Remezau, oboe
Marlène Ngalissamy, bassoon
Blair Lofgren, cello
Gabriel O'Brien, organ
The Elora Singers, Mark Vuorinen, conductor