St John Passion

Tuesday 15 April 2025, Tuesday 31 March 2026 Tuesday at for 2 hours
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

he annual performance of one of J S Bach’s great Passion settings has been an annual feature of Hereford Cathedral’s musical calendar since 2002, and Bach’s exquisite and unparalleled music perfectly expresses the profound and emotional atmosphere of Holy Week.

This year the cathedral choir will present the St John Passion, the shorter and more immediately dramatic of the two settings, accompanied by Marches Baroque; the soloists will be led by Ruairi Bowen as the Evangelist.

Peter Dyke will conduct this work for the first time at Hereford, during the interregnum following the retirement of Geraint Bowen.

He said ‘The St John Passion is a very special work for me. It’s the first great choral work I got to know as a singer, as an 11-year-old treble. I remember being captivated by Bach’s beautifully expressive chorale harmonies and the drama of the opening chorus. I’m hugely looking forward to it!’

The St John Passion will take place on Tuesday 31 March at 7.30 pm.

Tickets are available in the Front Nave (which includes the front and mid section of the nave) and the Rear Nave. Tickets cost £25 and £18 respectively.

If you have any questions about this event, or accessibility, please contact [email protected] or call 01432 374 202

With thanks to sponsors, the William A Cadbury Charitable Trust and Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust.

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St John Passion

Tuesday 15 April 2025, Tuesday 31 March 2026 Tuesday at for 2 hours
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

he annual performance of one of J S Bach’s great Passion settings has been an annual feature of Hereford Cathedral’s musical calendar since 2002, and Bach’s exquisite and unparalleled music perfectly expresses the profound and emotional atmosphere of Holy Week.

This year the cathedral choir will present the St John Passion, the shorter and more immediately dramatic of the two settings, accompanied by Marches Baroque; the soloists will be led by Ruairi Bowen as the Evangelist.

Peter Dyke will conduct this work for the first time at Hereford, during the interregnum following the retirement of Geraint Bowen.

He said ‘The St John Passion is a very special work for me. It’s the first great choral work I got to know as a singer, as an 11-year-old treble. I remember being captivated by Bach’s beautifully expressive chorale harmonies and the drama of the opening chorus. I’m hugely looking forward to it!’

The St John Passion will take place on Tuesday 31 March at 7.30 pm.

Tickets are available in the Front Nave (which includes the front and mid section of the nave) and the Rear Nave. Tickets cost £25 and £18 respectively.

If you have any questions about this event, or accessibility, please contact [email protected] or call 01432 374 202

With thanks to sponsors, the William A Cadbury Charitable Trust and Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust.

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Hereford Cathedral is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm. We follow Church of England guidance and policies, and have our own Safeguarding team. The safeguarding pages on the cathedral's website contain our policy, vital links and information including contact information.

Chapter has appointed Marc Leppard as the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Hereford Cathedral to monitor and promote sound safeguarding practice throughout the cathedral. Marc is a member of the cathedral’s Safeguarding Management Group which meets regularly to discuss safeguarding issues. Contact Marc on 01432 374 200 or [email protected]

Lay Canon and Chapter member Dr Duncan Jones is the Safeguarding Lead for Chapter and holds an advisory position giving guidance and support to Chapter and the wider cathedral community. Duncan has a background in education and school inspection. He is a member of the Cathedral’s Safeguarding Management Group and he can be contacted via email [email protected]

Mike Jones is the Safeguarding Officer and can be contacted on 07902743745 or by email [email protected]

Carl Steventon is the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer for the Diocese of Hereford and Lisa Anderson is the Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. They provide advice, information and support and liaises with both voluntary and statutory bodies. Contact them on [email protected].

Lisa is also contactable via mobile for any ‘out of hours’ incidents or concerns on 07999 028076, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Find out more about Safeguarding at Hereford Cathedral here

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