American Bach Soloists performs Bach's St. John Passion February 28, 2010

Bach’s St. John Passion
American Bach Soloists
Jeffrey Thomas, Conductor
Guest vocalists: Ellen Hargis (soprano), Judith Malafronte (alto), Aaron Sheehan (tenor), William Sharp (baritone) and Joshua Copeland (baritone)

The Passions of J.S. Bach remain unparalleled in their dramatic impact and emotional effects.
Maestro Jeffrey Thomas will lead the American Bach Soloists, ABS Choir and five guest soloists- Ellen Hargis (soprano), Judith Malafronte (alto), Aaron Sheehan (tenor), William Sharp (baritone) and Joshua Copeland (baritone) - in an interpretation of J.S. Bach's powerful St. John Passion. A free, pre-concert lecture by Steven Lehning is given one hour prior to the show.

All Dates:

Friday, Feb. 26 @ 8:00pm (Pre-Concert Lecture, at 7pm)
St. Stephen’s Church (3 Bayview Avenue at Golden Gate in Belvedere)

Saturday, Feb. 27 @ 8:00pm (Pre-Concert Lecture at 7pm)
First Congregational Church (2345 Channing Way @ Dana Street in Berkeley)

Sunday, Feb. 28 @ 7:00pm (Pre-Concert Lecture at 6pm)
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (1111 O’Farrell Street @ Franklin in San Francisco)

Monday, March 1 @ 8:00pm (pre-concert lecture at 7pm)
Davis Community Church (412C Street @ Fourth, Davis)

Tickets: $20 - $45 general; $18 - $40 for students, seniors, children
Box Office: (415) 621-7900 and americanbach.org

Official Website: http://www.americanbach.org