Sounding the Passion
U.S. Premiere of the St. Luke Passion
The grand finale of the Sounding the Passion event, the St. Luke Passion premieres in the United States on Palm Sunday at Duke University Chapel. The evening features the Duke Chapel Choir, the Durham Children’s Choir, the Riverside High School Choir, and the Orchestra Pro Cantores, all conducted by Rodney Wynkoop, Director of University Choral Music at Duke University. The premiere marks the close of the first phase of the Duke-Cambridge partnership and the culmination of years of collaborative efforts between the two institutions. A stunning expose of musical and compositional virtuosity, the performance received a sustained standing ovation and international praise for months and years to follow.
To learn more, listen to a full audio recording of the world premiere, watch a full performance, and read an interview with MacMillan.