James Runcie on the beauty, sorrow and genius of Johann Sebastian Bach
Publisher |
CBC
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Arts
Publication Date |
Jun 12, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:59:22
James Runcie's latest novel, The Great Passion, imagines a year in the life of Johann Sebastian Bach, culminating with the writing and first performance of his St. Matthew Passion in 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. Runcie is also the author of the popular Grantchester Mystery series.

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