Acclaimed as “a landmark for contemporary music”, James MacMillan’s interpretation of the 2,000-year old Passion narrative is one of his most significant works. His account draws inspiration from previous musical settings of the Crucifixion story, dating as far back as the fourth century, and offers a new reading for the twenty-first century.

Composer James MacMillan
Conductor Sir Colin Davis
Performers London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra
Soloist Christopher Maltman

Disc 1
St John Passion: Part I
1. I. the Arrest of Jesus
2. II. Jesus Before Annas and Caiaphas. Peter Disowns Him
3. III. Jesus Before Pilate
4. IV. Jesus Is Condemned to Death

Disc 2
St John Passion: Part II
1. V. the Crucifixion
2. VI. Christ's Garments Divided
3. VII. Jesus and His Mother
4. VIII, the Reproaches
5. IX. the Death of Jesus
6. X. Sanctus Immortalis, Miserere Nobis

Release Date 2 February 2009
LSO0671 | 822231167129

Producer James Mallinson
Engineer Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded April 2008, Barbican, London

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

Booklet in English, French & German

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