WORLD PREMIERE
Led by Artistic Director Bill Barclay, Concert Theatre Works has created a first-ever staged production of J.S. Bach’s long-lost Markus Passion. Chatham Baroque is excited to partner with Concert Theatre Works and NYC based ensemble The Sebastians for a world-premiere of this important work as reconstructed by Malcolm Bruno and published by Breitkopf & Härtel. With an ensemble comprising 14 players and 4 singers dramatically supporting acclaimed actor Joseph Marcell as the Evangelist, this musical treasure is brought to life in a gripping theatrical format.
Music by J.S. Bach
Directed by Bill Barclay
Edition by Malcolm Bruno
Produced by Concert Theatre Works
Markus Passion was commissioned by The Oregon Bach Festival
Bach’s Markus Passion will appear on April 13, 2025 at Corpus Christi Church in New York City with The Sebastians, Chatham Baroque & Joseph Marcell. Presented by Music Before 1800.
ARTISTS
Joseph Marcell narrator
Pascale Beaudin soprano
Cody Bowers countertenor
James Reese tenor
Jonathan Woody bass-baritone
The Sebastians
Jeffrey Grossman organ, harpsichord, MD
Emi Ferguson flute
Mei Yoshimura Stone flute
Priscilla Herreid oboe d’amore
Caroline Giassi oboe d’amore
Daniel Lee violin
Shelby Yamin viola
Caroline Nicolas viola da gamba
Ezra Seltzer violoncello
Nathaniel Chase contrabass
Kevin Payne theorbo
Chatham Baroque
Andrew Fouts violin
Patricia Halverson viola da gamba
Scott Pauley theorbo
