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St. John's Co-Cathedral, Triq San Gwann, Valletta, Malta View map

To celebrate the tricentennial of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion the festival has commissioned Kor Malta, the Valletta Baroque Ensemble and various top local soloists to perform this iconic work at the sumptuous St John’s Co Cathedral.This oratorio was written during Bach's first year as director of church music in Leipzig and was first performed on Good Friday in 1724.

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Ticket sales for St. John’s Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach unfortunately have now finished! The last day of this event was on Thursday 11-Jan-2024. Ticket sales ended at Thursday 11-Jan-2024 20:30.

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To celebrate the tricentennial of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion the festival has commissioned KorMalta, the Valletta Baroque Ensemble and various top local soloists to perform this iconic work at the sumptuous St John’s Co Cathedral.This oratorio was written during Bach's first year as director of church music in Leipzig and was first performed on Good Friday in 1724.

Performers: ViBE and KorMalta dir. Riccardo Bianchi 


Disclaimer: 

Patrons are advised that stiletto heels are not permitted in the cathedral and admission can be denied.

Concessions are applicable on Category 2 to senior citizens (over 60 years), persons with disability*, students (on presentation of student card), and children between 8 and 12 years. *Before booking, please email christian.debono.2@festivals.mt for a complimentary companion ticket (on presentation of a valid disability card)

All Valletta Baroque Festival events are filmed.  By purchasing tickets, you are automatically consenting to the possibility of being caught on film. This event is being organised by Festivals Malta.  For more information about the Valletta Baroque Festival and about other festivals please visit www.festivals.mt.