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Sieg über das Leiden: Bachs Johannes-Passion bei den Salzburger Festspielen

Johannes-Passion mit dem Freiburger Barockorchester, Vox Luminis und Solist*innen
© Salzburger Festspiele | Marco Borrelli
By Christoph Wurzel, 29 July 2025
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Reviewed at Kollegienkirche, Salzburg on 23 July 2025
Programme
Bach, St John Passion, BWV245
Performers
Raphaël Höhn, Tenor
Lionel Meunier, Bass, Conductor
Carine Tinney, Soprano
Stefanie True, Soprano
Jan Kullmann, Countertenor
William Shelton, Countertenor
Florian Sievers, Tenor
Vojtech Semerád, Tenor
Sebastian Myrus, Baritone
Vox Luminis
Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
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Christoph Wurzel
Christoph Wurzel
Nach dem Studium der Germanistik, Politikwissenschaft, Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft war Christoph Wurzel lange im pädagogischen Bereich tätig. Er interessiert sich besonders für die gesellschaftlich relevanten Aspekte der Musik. Er lebt in Baden – Baden und schreibt für verschiedene Magazine in Deutschland.