Hear music of reflection and rejuvenation on ABC Classic across Holy Week, Passover and Easter, from Sunday 29 March.<\/p>\n
Join Russell Torrance for a celebration of the Music of J.S. Bach, from 30 March to 3 April.<\/p>\n
Arguably one of the greatest composers of sacred music, Bach’s unrivalled output reflects the Lutheran worship traditions of the time and his own personal devotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
ABC Classic also presents special Easter-themed programs from The Game Show, The Opera Show and For the God Who Sings, and music reflecting Passover in Evenings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Across the long weekend, hear music to mark the period including Bach’s Magnificat in D and St John’s Passion, and Handel’s Messiah.<\/p>\n
Guide to ListeningSunday 29 March<\/p>\n
11pm For The God Who Sings: Tenderness, triumph, and tragedy on the way to Jerusalem with Stephen Watkins<\/p>\n
30 March \u2013 3 April<\/p>\n
9am Celebrating the music of J.S. Bach with Russell Torrance<\/p>\n
Wednesday 1 April<\/p>\n
10pm Following Evening Concert: Ernst Toch\u2019s Cantata of the Bitter Herbs<\/p>\n
Friday 3 April<\/p>\n
1pm Lunchtime Concert: J.S. Bach\u2019s Magnificat in D performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and soloists, under the direction of Stephen Layton<\/p>\n
8pm Evening Concert: J.S. Bach\u2019s St John Passion with Lionel Meunier, Vox Luminis and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, followed by a full play of a new recording of Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross with the RIAS Chamber Choir<\/p>\n
11pm Game Show: Music from games exploring religious & mythological depictions of the afterlife<\/p>\n
Saturday 4 April<\/p>\n
8pm The Opera Show: An Easter-themed show including Mascagni\u2019s “Easter Hymn” from Cavalleria Rusticana and Berlioz\u2019 La Damnation de Faust contemplates faith, love, and nature<\/p>\n
Sunday 5 April<\/p>\n
1pm Lunchtime Concert: Handel\u2019s Messiah performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO Chorus and soloists, conducted by Sofi Jeannin<\/p>\n
9pm Art of the Piano: Featuring Fanny Mendelssohn\u2019s Easter Sonata<\/p>\n
11pm For the God Who Sings: Stephen Watkins accompanies you on a thoughtful journey in music through the whole day of Easter<\/p>\n
Wednesday 9 April<\/p>\n
10pm Following Evening Concert: Erich Korngold\u2019s Passover Psalm<\/p>\n
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