Moving tones to mark the beginning of Lent

Event: John Passion (Thuringian Bach Weeks) in Theater Erfurt, Theaterplatz 1, 99084 Erfurt on 2. April 2026

Date and Time

2. April 2026 00:00

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Theater Erfurt, Theaterplatz 1, 99084 Erfurt

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Concerts

Mood

Festive

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Inside

Experience the moving John Passion BWV 245 by Johann Sebastian Bach in the Grand House of the Theater Erfurt, one of the most renowned venues in Thuringia. Under the direction of conductor Justin Doyle, the RIAS Chamber Choir and the Academy of Ancient Music Berlin, two globally highly regarded ensembles, will perform. The talented Benedikt Kristjánsson will captivate the audience as the Evangelist with his expressive voice. This festive concert marks the beginning of Lent and offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse oneself in the sublime musical world of Bach, right in the heart of Erfurt. The event promises not only musical delight but also a deep emotional experience in the atmospheric surroundings of the theater. Let yourself be touched by the powerful sounds and the narrative depth of the John Passion.

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