# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bach: St. John Passion (Ballarat)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 am
- **Event Description**: In the second presentation of their triennial collaboration focussing on the Passion settings of J.S. Bach, the Australian Boys Choir and Genesis Baroque present the composer’s highly dramatic St. John narrative alongside a stellar line-up of guest soloists this March.

EVENT INFORMATION:
2.00pm, Saturday 28 March 2026
Ballarat Central Uniting Church 
103 Lydiard Street South VIC 3350

PROGRAM:
J.S. Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245
Sung in German with English surtitles

ARTISTS:
Australian Boys Choir & The Vocal Consort
Genesis Baroque (on period instruments)

Stella Horvath, Maid & Soprano Arias
Michael Burden, Peter & Alto Arias
Timothy Reynolds, Evangelist & Tenor Arias
Benjamin Glover, Servant & Tenor Arias
Oliver Mann, Pilate & Bass Arias
Nicholas Dinopoulos, Jesus & Conductor

TICKETS & BOOKINGS:
General Admission $60 | Concession $55
Early Bird $50 | Early Bird Concession $45

Our special Early Bird price is available until Feb 1
Tickets on sale at www.trybooking.com/DHUYF
 
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:
Bach performed the St. John Passion on several occasions during his lifetime. While the work never achieved a definitive form, we take the composer’s unfinished revision of 1739 as a point of departure and broaden the orchestral palate further to include instrumentation from both the later version of 1749 and earlier versions presented in 1724, 1725 & 1732.
 
Providing a rich tapestry of baroque colours, we feature additional members of the string family (period lute, viola da gamba, the rare viola d’amore), the full gamut of oboes employed by Bach (including the mezzo-soprano oboe d'amore and contralto oboe da caccia) plus the sonorous foundation of a contrabassoon known to be included in 1749.
 
Bach occasionally also altered voice types in music he composed for reasons of practicality or variety. As such, the brief contributions apportioned to the disciple Peter will be sung by a countertenor in these performances, rather than the more usual bass soloist.
 
Also very much in the spirit of Bach’s day is the inclusion of an additional aria, “Mein Tröster ist nicht mehr bei mir”, set to the very beautiful words of the composer’s librettist and regular collaborator Picander. This piece was known to be included in the now lost but reconstructable St. Mark Passion and is given in our version by the tenor Evangelist.

This event is generously supported by the John Henry Byrne Liturgical and Sacred Music Fund and the Robert Salzer Foundation. We also gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Pinchgut Opera for their loan of a baroque contrabassoon for these performances.

IN THE MEDIA:
Weaving together old and new, and intertwining historical masterworks with captivating new sounds, the voices of the Australian Boys Choir come together in a diverse repertoire spanning six centuries. The Choir constantly refreshes and renews through its exceptional young singers, and with a level of musical sophistication that always surprises, it continues to engage and enchant audiences around the globe.

“With its insightful programming, wide community engagement and high artistic standards, the Australian Boys Choir and its affiliate groups have much to celebrate..." - Limelight Magazine

“The Vocal Consort sang superbly…a rich, seamless blend” - The New York Times

“Genesis Baroque, a young group formed in 2017, could scarcely be more impressive. They produce a rich, sonorous sound, disciplined ensemble and a beautifully nuanced mutual understanding…” - Sydney Morning Herald

"Dinopoulos shaped a precise, perfectly balanced and totally committed performance...” - The Courier

www.australianboyschoir.com.au
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/bach-st-john-passion-ballarat/200029326656919
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, health-wellness, performances, it, live-music, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ballarat
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Ballarat Central Uniting Church
- **lat**: -37.56455018193
- **long**: 143.85817014138
- **full address**: Ballarat Central Uniting Church, 101 Lydiard St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia, Ballarat

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bach: St. John Passion (Ballarat) being held?
  - **A:** Bach: St. John Passion (Ballarat) takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 am at Ballarat Central Uniting Church, 101 Lydiard St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia, Ballarat.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bach: St. John Passion (Ballarat)?
  - **A:** Bach: St. John Passion (Ballarat) is organized by Australian Boys Choir.
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  - **A:** Bach: St. John Passion (Ballarat) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballarat, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bach: St. John Passion (Ballarat) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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