This season the Bach Society of Minnesota is presenting a great masterwork of all time in collaboration with United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Together they will bring you one of the most beautiful and moving works in the history of Western music along with an enjoyable dinner and program the night of the performance. In addition, a stimulating and entertaining educational program has been scheduled the week before the performance. These events promise to be remarkable in their depth of meaning.

To purchase tickets to any or all of the events below, click on the link to the left. To make a special contribution to support the performance of the passion, click on the gold colored link below.

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The Passion Performance

Saturday, March 24, 2012  | 7:30 pm
St. Mary‘s Chapel, St. Paul Seminary,
St. Paul, MN

Guests: William Hite, Evangelist
Bradley Greenwald, Jesus
Scott Sandersfeld, Pilate
Paul Boehnke, director
Carrie Henneman Shaw, soprano
Nicole Warner, alto
Roy Heilman, tenor
Aaron Larson, bass

Experience one of Bach’s greatest works in a performance which plumbs the depths of its emotion and meaning. The Bach Society brings its skilled musicianship, clear understanding of Bach and the Baroque period, and a sense of drama and purpose to communicate the intricate musical meanings.

$25 for adults
$20 for seniors (65+)
$10 students

Discussion

Thursday, March 15, 2012 | 7:30 pm
Bigelow Chapel, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, New Brighton, MN

Paul Boehnke, artistic director, Bach Society of Minnesota, and Wilson Yates, emeritus professor of religion, society, and the arts, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, will discuss the world in which Bach lived and worked, the spiritual themes addressed in this momentous musical work, and the historical religious issues that are relevant to our lives today. Opportunities for questions and discussion with the audience abound.

$10

Pre-Performance Dinner

Saturday, March 24, 2012 |  5:30 – 7:00 pm (Program at 6:45 pm.)
Binz Center, St. Thomas University,
St. Paul, MN
(Located within walking distance of the performance and with convenient parking.)

Hosted by Union Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Enjoy prime parking opportunities, preferential concert seating, a chance to socialize with friends of Bach, and a fascinating presentation by Clyde Steckel, emeritus professor of theology. Mr. Steckel will offer engaging historical, spiritual, and human insights on Bach and the Passion, and what it means for our time.

Menu:
Turkey Breast with herb dressing
Hearts of Romaine Salad
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Herbs
Grilled asparagus

Directions:
The Binz Center is located at the southern end of the St. Thomas South Campus, two blocks south of the performance Chapel. Access the main central parking lot north of the Binz from Cretin or Summit Avenues. Or park near the Seminary Chapel for convenient departure after the Passion performance.

$30 (reservations required)

Please indicate dietary restrictions.
DEADLINE for reservations: March 18, 2012

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