Episode Topic: The Notre Dame Folk Choir’s Passion Project

When we talk about the Passion, we’re first and foremost referring to the last days of Jesus’s life, from the Last Supper through his death on the cross. The story of Jesus’s Passion has captivated musicians for centuries, from the earliest chanted melodies of scripture to "Jesus Christ Superstar." What is it about the Passion that artists have been trying to uncover all this time? This week, we’ll learn a bit more about the development of the Passion in sacred music and discuss the Folk Choir’s Passion Project.

Featured Speakers: 

• J.J. Wright ’14, Director, Notre Dame Folk Choir
• Tristan Cooley, Librettist for The Passion
• Students from the Notre Dame Folk Choir

Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND:  go.nd.edu/2d1612.

This podcast is a part of the Rome Book Club ThinkND Series titled “Lenten Music through the Ages”.

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