Spring Concert: St John Passion

Name: Spring Concert: St John Passion
Start: 2026-03-29T16:00:00-04:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem - PCUSA (On Center Street in Bethlehem, PA)

Schedule

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem - PCUSA (On Center Street in Bethlehem, PA) | Bethlehem, PA

Coinciding with Palm Sunday, the Bach Choir presents J.S. Bach’s Saint John Passion, a profound and stirring account of Christ’s final hours. Anchored in the text of the Gospel of Saint John, this sacred masterwork is heralded for its unbridled emotional immediacy and compels us all to deep reflection, reverence, and awe.
GRAMMY Award-winning tenor Dann Coakwell, a compelling voice and vivid storyteller who performed on the Bach Choir’s Saint Matthew Passion premiere, will return to Bethlehem as the Evangelist. Soaring choruses, contemplative arias, and dramatic recitatives combine to form one of Bach’s most intense and intimate pieces, an enduring testament to sacrifice and, ultimately, hope.
Soloists:
Dann Coakwell – tenor (Evangelist)
Jonathan Woody – baritone (Jesus)
Katelyn Grace Jackson – soprano
Aryssa Burrs – mezzo-soprano