Passion of J.s.bach and Handel's Messiah Selections
Tahoe Philharmonic (Lovers of Harmony) Orchestra and Chorus presents the “Passion of Bach/The Joy of Handel” concert series conducted by Maestro James Rawie. This epic performance features antiphonal orchestra, chorus, and his most demanding vocal solos. Experience the universal power and emotion of Bach’s largest and yet most personal work, a spiritual journey for all!
Bach takes a personal approach to retelling the Passion story through music. The piece touches on basic human problems: love, hate and betrayal. Bach’s music, with unrivaled variety and breadth, brings the text alive and compels the listener to respond to the drama. Following the Passion,
which ends with Jesus in the tomb, Handel’s selections focus on the life of Jesus and the resurrection, culminating in the
finale, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, Amen, and the famous Hallelujah chorus.
