Kultur Announces the Release of Saint John's Passion a Contemporary Sacred Work by Composer Arvo Pärt on DVD January 25

New York, NY, January 08, 2011 --(PR.com)-- St. John Passion - Arvo Pärt

Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of St. John Passion - Arvo Pärt. This DVD will be available on January 25, 2011 for a retail price of $19.99.

Arvo Pärt’s contemporary sacred work, his St John Passion, is sung in Latin and recalls the purity and timelessness of the great musical Passions of the seventeenth century. Filmed at Durham's magnificent medieval cathedral, the performance features the Hilliard Ensemble and the Western Wind Choir, conducted by Paul Hillier. The solo parts are sung by John Potter (Pilate), Michael George (Christ), Mary Seers, David James, Roger Covey-Crump and Gordon Jones (The Evangelist Quartet). A short introduction precedes the work. Directed by Christopher Swann

St. John Passion - Arvo Pärt
Street Date: January 25, 2011
SRP: $19.99
SKU: D4564
Run Time: 75 Minutes
UPC 032031456495
ISBN 978-0-7697-9051-0
Territory: U.S. and Canada--Region 1

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