Event Details
BBC SSO Thursday Night Series Opening Night: James MacMillan's St. John Passion
City Halls : Grand Hall
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Three years after its first acclaimed performances in London, James MacMillan’s choral work receives its Scottish Premiere.
Leading British baritone Mark Stone sings the powerfully dramatic role of Christus, and two of Britain’s finest choirs, the London Symphony Chorus and the BBC Singers join the all-star line-up. MacMillan’s version of the ‘greatest story ever told’ is intensely operatic with deeply moving moments of contemplation alongside the overwhelming tumult of stunning orchestral and choral writing. Chief Conductor Donald Runnicles brings all his experience and vision to this major event.
Prelude: 6.45pm in the Recital Room
James Naughtie, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, talks with James MacMillan about the St. John Passion and asks him about the background to its composition.
There will be no Coda after this concert.
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Tickets: £23, £19, £16, £10
Fees:
A transaction charge of £1.50 applies to all phone bookings.
A transaction charge of £1 applies to all online bookings.
Concessions
Single Ticket Concessions: Over 60s and SSO Club members receive £2 off full price single tickets (proof of status required)
Registered Disabled: Disabled patrons and a companion will receive a 50% discount on any single full price ticket.
Students, Under 16s and Unemployed: Students in full time education, Under 16s & the Unemployed are entitled to £5 tickets (subject to availability). Proof of status may be required.
Groups: Bring a group of 10 and get one extra ticket free (that’s two free tickets for a group of 20, etc.). For details of group booking please call the box office on 0141-353 8000.
FREE Tickets for Schools: We welcome school parties to City Halls for BBC SSO concerts. If you are a teacher interested in bringing a group, please telephone 0141-552 0909 and ask to speak to the BBC SSO's Outreach Producer.
