A Passion for the People:

John Stainer’s The Crucifixion

Now available to stream or download! The RSCM’s Annual Lecture 2023 – recorded live on 27th May 2023 in St Marylebone Parish Church, London.

A fascinating hour-long lecture on John Stainer’s The Crucifixion given by Professor Jeremy Dibble, leading Stainer expert and editor of the RSCM’s new Critical Edition of this much-loved work. Professor Dibble’s research for the new edition included access to the original manuscript. As well as examining the history, content structure and performance questions of Stainer’s most famous work, Professor Dibble attempts to sum up the reasons for its extraordinary and enduring popularity.

‘Professor Dibble’s unrivalled knowledge of Stainer’s Life and works made his lecture about The Crucifixion both insightful and engaging’ – Lecture Attendee

The RSCM’s new critical edition of Stainer’s The Crucifixion, edited by Professor Jeremy Dibble, is now also available for purchase from the RSCM’s webshop.