The season’s most emblematic artistic projects are given a space for deeper exploration, offering the keys to understanding the scope of their composers, scores and contexts. Led by prestigious speakers, these sessions will provide essential tools to prepare for the concerts and delve into truly outstanding musical proposals.

From Leipzig to the world: Bach’s Passions, from 1724 to today

In 1724 and 1727, in Leipzig, Johann Sebastian Bach presented two works intended for the Holy Week liturgy that, over time, would become pillars of Western music: the St Matthew Passion and the St John Passion. These lectures offer a journey from their original context to their rediscovery and modern reception: how and why these works moved from the church to the stage and continue to speak to audiences today.

Oriol Pérez i Treviño (Manresa, 1972) is a musicologist and essayist. He is the author of several books, some of them related to the world of Bach, including Bach en temps de pandèmia (Dinsic, 2022).

Activity related to the Bach Passions in 2027.

Subscribe to the 2 lectures for €10

Session 1

25 February 2027 – 6 pm – Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room

Price per session: €6
Duration: 90 min

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Session 2

4 March 2027 – 6 pm – Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room

Price per session: €6
Duration: 90 min

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