J.S. Bach's St. John Passion is an experience like none other during Holy Week. Dr. Maurice Boyer, Music Director of the American Kantorei, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Bach's St. John Passion and how it fits into his body of work, why this is an important piece in music history as we celebrate its 300th anniversary, some key highlights of the work, and what will sound familiar to those listening to the work. Learn more about American Kantorei at americankantorei.org.

Resources from this episode:

The Beginner's Guide to the St. John Passion: witness.lcms.org/2022/a-beginners-guide-to-bachs-st-john-passionSt. John Passion from the Netherlands Bach Society: youtube.com/watch?v=zMf9XDQBAaI

Sunday, March 24thThe Chapel of St. Timothy and St. TitusConcordia Seminary801 Seminary Place, Clayton, MO 63105

Tuesday, March 26thSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church12345 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO 63131

Additionally, Concordia Seminary is celebrating J.S. Bach in additional ways! You are invited to a celebration of the 300th anniversary of the St. John Passion at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, beginning with a lecture at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the Hasse Library and will continue with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24 — Palm Sunday — in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the Seminary campus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105. The lecture will feature Dr. Maurice Boyer, music director of the American Kantorei. A reception will follow at 6 p.m. in the Hasse Library. The free concert will feature the American Kantorei, with a reception following the performance at 5:30 p.m. in Koburg Hall.p.m. To learn more about the Seminary’s annual music events, including the Concordia Seminary Concert Series, please visit csl.edu/music.