In this week’s episode, we turn to Bach’s St. John Passion—a gripping masterpiece. From its fiery opening chorus to its peaceful closing chorale, this Passion delivers urgency, intensity, and beauty in every movement. Discover four reasons you should make time for this masterpiece before Easter Sunday.

Here’s a recording with subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtRA1zUajf0

The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features five minutes of music commentary, examples, and recommendations from Jarrod Richey.

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