Bozar
Klarafestival

‘il Pomo d’Oro Choir & Orchestra’

25 Mar.'26
- 20:00

Bach. St John Passion

With its unrivalled sense of drama, the St John Passion is sometimes called Bach’s only opera, in which the composer offers an inimitable retelling of Christ’s passion. The overwhelming opening chorus, Herr, unser Herrscher, immediately sets the tone, and the fierce interventions of the choir in the ‘turbae’ – short, expressive scenes of agitation among the people – bring the Gospel vividly to life. This year, the acclaimed British bass Will Thomas takes on the role of Jesus and Thomas Hobbs, described as “one of the most fascinating Bach tenors,” plays the Evangelist. The young conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and il Pomo d’Oro present an invigorating reading of Bach’s haunting recitatives, devout chorales and expressive arias.  

il Pomo d'Oro
vocal ensemble and orchestra
Maxim Emelyanychev
conductor
Thomas Hobbs
Evangelist (tenor)
Will Thomas
Jesus (bass)
Chelsea Zurflüh
soprano
Beth Taylor
alto
Nicholas Scott
tenor
Guglielmo Buonsanti
Pilate (bass)
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach

St John Passion, BWV 245

Classical Music

Festival

20 → 29
Mar.'26

Klarafestival 2026

Practical information

Location

Henry Le Boeuf Hall

Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELS

Rates

MyBozar Card

20 - 29 - 38 - 48

< 26 MyBozar Card

13 - 19 - 25 - 32

Standard

26 - 38 - 50 - 64

< 26 year

18 - 27 - 35 - 45

Card : Preferential Reimbursement / EU Disability

13 - 19 - 25 - 32

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