Bach, from 30 March to 3 April.Arguably one of the greatest composers of sacred music, Bach's unrivalled output reflects the Lutheran worship traditions of the time and his own personal devotion. ABC Classic also presents special Easter-themed programs from The Game Show, The Opera Show and For the God Who Sings, and music reflecting Passover in Evenings. Across the long weekend, hear music to mark the period including Bach's Magnificat in D and St John's Passion, and Handel's Messiah.11pm For The God Who Sings: Tenderness, triumph, and tragedy on the way to Jerusalem with Stephen Watkins9am Celebrating the music of J.S Bach’s St John Passion with Lionel Meunier, Vox Luminis and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, followed by a full play of a new recording of Haydn's Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross with the RIAS Chamber Choir11pm Game Show: Music from games exploring religious & mythological depictions of the afterlife8pm The Opera Show: An Easter-themed show including Mascagni’s "Easter Hymn" from Cavalleria Rusticana and Berlioz’ La Damnation de Faust contemplates faith, love, and nature1pm Lunchtime Concert: Handel’s Messiah performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO Chorus and soloists, conducted by Sofi Jeannin9pm Art of the Piano: Featuring Fanny Mendelssohn’s Easter Sonata11pm For the God Who Sings: Stephen Watkins accompanies you on a thoughtful journey in music through the whole day of Easter10pm Following Evening Concert: Erich Korngold’s Passover Psalm