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Interview: William Hite

Tenor William Hite will reprise the role of Evangelist in the Bach St. John Passion this weekend with the Bach Society of Minnesota. Hite sang the same role with the Bach Society three years ago.

William Hite spoke with Classical MPR's Steve Staruch about the stamina the Evangelist role takes and how he prepares for this big Bach sing.

Highlights from the performance three years ago are included.

Performances are Saturday in St. Paul, Minn., and Sunday in Winona, Minn.; full details are available on the 

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William Hite, Tenor

Bach Society of Minnesota

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

This weekend, tenor William Hite will reprise the role of Evangelist in the Bach Society of Minnesota's presentation of Bach's St. John Passion. Hite spoke to Classical MPR's Steve Staruch about the stamina and preparation required for this big singing role.


Tenor William Hite talks about Bach's St. John Passion

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