Saint Paul within the walls Church (Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura) Bach's St John Passion in Rome
Rome, Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura — Sala 1
About the Event
Johann Sebastian Bach's St. John Passion, BWV 245, stands as one of the most magnificent masterpieces of sacred music ever composed. In this compelling performance, the Gospel story unfolds with a profound balance of drama, reflection, and spirituality.
Arias, chorales, and recitatives weave together in a musical tapestry of exceptional expressive intensity, guiding the audience through a deeply emotional and spiritual experience.
This performance, delivered by outstanding musicians and conducted with artistic sensitivity, occurs in the atmospheric setting of St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church in Rome—an ideal venue to amplify the sacred and contemplative essence of Bach’s composition.
Cast / Production
Evangelista
Andrés Montilla‐Acurero
Gesù
David Maria Gentile
Solisti
Giulia Manzini, soprano
Federico Mauro Marcucci, controtenore
Alfio Vacanti, tenore
Coro
Ensemble vocale ResAltera
Orchestra
John Cabot Chamber Orchestra
Direttore
Stefano Vasselli
Address
Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura, Via Nazionale 16a, Rome, Italy — Google Maps
