This full-length oratorio follows in the great tradition of Bach, and describes the final days of Jesus’ life through both Jewish and Christian texts. It was written for the BPO and will be recorded for NAXOS. Danielpour, a Grammy Award winner, is one of the deans of contemporary American composition. Hila Plitmann, who sang on the BPO’s Grammy-winning “Mr. Tambourine Man” recording, will return to take a lead role in this Passion for the 21st century. Come at 1 hour early to hear directly from the artists in “Musically Speaking,” sponsored by Uniland Development.

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Hila Plitmann, soprano
J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
Timothy Fallon, tenor
Matthew Worth, lyric baritone
Kenneth Overton, bass baritone
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Members of the UCLA Chorus

RICHARD DANIELPOUR The Passion of Yeshua (East Coast Premiere)