Apollo’s Fire

Jeannette Sorrell, Conductor

Nicholas Phan,Evangelist

Theo Hoffman,Jesus

Jeffrey Strauss,Pilate

Carine Tinney,soprano

Daniel Moody,countertenor

Tyler Duncan,baritone

Bach’s resplendent masterpiece is rarely performed live, due to the extraordinary forces required: 2 orchestras, 2 choirs, soloists, and children’s choir. Jeannette Sorrell leads a dramatic presentation, with singers performing from memory in the character roles. Bach’s resounding sense of community envelopes the performance as the audience joins in singing the chorales – just as Bach’s congregation did nearly 300 years ago.