MacMillan's St John Passion – review

City Halls, GlasgowJames MacMillan's setting of the Passion was first heard in London more than three years ago, so this Scottish premiere was choreographed as a homecoming of sorts. It was the BBCSSO's season opener, with their chief conductor Donald Runnicle fresh from announcing a three-year extension to his contract the day before. With 90 minutes of full-throttle orchestra, double choirs (BBC Singers and London Symphony Chorus) and baritone soloist (Mark Stone) all on superb form the evenin...

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