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Saturday 28 March 2026, 4pm

Bach: St John Passion

Bach: St John Passion

Presented by Saffron Walden Choral Society

Tickets from £21

Price includes a commission of £1.00

JS Bach’s St John Passion is a timeless masterpiece of sacred music and is one of his most deeply felt works.

First performed in 1724, Bach’s vivid retelling of Christ’s betrayal and crucifixion is characterised by dramatic storytelling and music of immense emotional power. Recitatives, arias, choruses and chorales are skilfully interwoven to convey the themes of human suffering, sorrow and redemption alongside passages of quiet reflection. Its profound spiritual depth and wonderful, moving music continues to enthral audiences worldwide. Sung in English, with period instruments

Performance information

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Johann Sebastian Bach St John Passion 130 mins

Performers

  • Saffron Walden Choral Society
  • The Brook Street Band
  • Quintin Beer conductor
  • Ruairi Bowen tenor
  • Five soloists from the Royal Academy of Music

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Information for your visit

Saturday 28 March 2026, 4pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

4pm

Show ends

To be confirmed

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
More info

Additional information

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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