James Runcie on the beauty, sorrow and genius of Johann Sebastian Bach - 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.