ABC Classic's Sacred Music for Holy Week & Easter

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome to Sydney News Today, powered by AI. ABC Classic is rolling out a lineup of reflective and uplifting music for Holy Week, Passover, and Easter starting this Sunday, March 29th. Expect a deep dive into sacred works that capture devotion and renewal across these holidays. From Monday, March 30th through Friday, April 3rd, tune in at 9 a.m. for Russell Torrance celebrating Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces. Bach's music draws from Lutheran traditions and his own faith, making it perfect for this season. Listeners can look forward to special shows like the game show, exploring afterlife themes, the opera show with Easter hymns, and for the god who sings. Tracing journeys through Holy Week and Easter Sunday. These programs highlight music's role in marking personal and communal reflection. Key highlights include Bach's Magnificat in D by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra on Friday afternoon. His Saint John Passion that evening handles Messiah on Sunday the 5th and Passover

1:04pieces like Ernst Talk's Cantata of the Bitter Herbs and Eric Corngold's song. Whether you're seeking solace or inspiration, ABC Classic has you covered through mid-April with these timeless performances, blending history, faith, and artistry.