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James Runcie on the beauty, sorrow and genius of Johann Sebastian Bach
James Runcie on the beauty, sorrow and genius of Johann Sebastian Bach
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59 minutes
Released:
Mar 31, 2024
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James Runcie's novel, The Great Passion, imagines a year in the life of Johann Sebastian Bach, culminating with the first performance of his St. Matthew Passion in Leipzig, Germany during Easter 1727. Told through the eyes of a fictional, 13-year-old student, it explores the man behind the legendary composer: an ambitious working musician and father of eight, coping with grief and loss, through faith and music. This interview originally aired June 12, 2022.
Released:
Mar 31, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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