Rare performance of 'lost' 18th-century work in Colyton church

St. Andrew's Church, Colyton, will host a rendition of the 'lost' work by 18th century composer Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, this Sunday, March 17.

The South Wessex Organ Society (SWOS) will present their first performance of the 1788 Passion According to St. John, believed to be one of the first since its creation.

The show boasts a local choir, professional soloists, and an orchestra - all led by Peter Lea-Cox and Peter Parshall.

Bach, is the second son of the famed Johann Sebastian Bach, and left his imprint on the 18th century music scene despite being less favoured by his father and unable to play a stringed instrument due to his left-handedness, mentions Peter Lea-Cox, SWOS's artistic director.

The musical world owes the Packard Humanities Institute in the USA for shedding light on a treasure trove of Bach’s passions, believed to have been lost in the second world war.

The evening's agenda starts with a talk at 6.30pm about the music by Paul Corneilson.

As the managing editor of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: the complete works at the Packard Humanities Institute, Mr Corneilson will deliver valuable insights.

The anticipated performance begins at 7pm.

There is no entry fee, although a retiring collection is planned.