Bach's St. John Passion Lecture Series
- Starts: 12:30 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Ends: 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025
Join Marsh Chapel Director of Music Scott Allen Jarrett for a series of lectures on one of Bach’s most beloved works, The Passion according to St. John. Designed for music-lovers of all experiences, participants will explore Bach’s compositional process, his models and departures, and marvel at the enduring power of such tender and delicate music to connect, heal, inspire, and save.
March 9 "I Lift Mine Eyes to the Hills" The scope and dimension of the St. John Passion
March 16 "Lift High the Cross" Bach’s compositional models, designs, and departures
March 23 "Lift Up Your Heart" Imagery and symbolism in the arias of the St. John Passion.
March 30 "Love Lifted Me/Them/Us" Finding ourselves in the reflection of the St. John Passion.
Lunch provided for registered attendees.
- Speaker(s)
- Scott Allen Jarrett, Director of Music, Marsh Chapel
- Event Open To
- public
- Building
- Marsh Chapel, 735 Commonwealth Ave
- Room
- Marsh Room, Chapel lower level
- Show Fees
- free
- Contact Organization
- Music at Marsh Chapel
- Contact Name
- Patrick Waters
- Registration URL
- https://bit.ly/BachLectures
- Contact Email
- musicmar@bu.edu
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