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A Sneak Peek at the ‘ESV Symphony of Scripture’
This article is part of the ESV 25th Anniversary series.
An Audio Bible Designed to Illuminate the Story of Scripture
Coming in the fall of 2027, the ESV Symphony of Scripture is a full-length ESV audio Bible project designed to help listeners experience the Bible with fresh depth, beauty, and clarity. This immersive audio Bible is narrated by the late Jubilant Sykes, an award-winning musical performer, accompanied by original orchestral music composed by Grant Fonda, and performed by a full, live orchestra of more than 200 musicians.
The orchestral score features richly developed musical language, including more than two dozen unique leitmotifs. Listeners will recognize recurring melodies highlighting major biblical themes. Alongside the primary narration, the project will also feature a full cast version bringing biblical scenes to life in an ensemble recording. With cinematic music and thoughtful sound design, the Symphony of Scripture presents the words and work of our Savior in a rich new way.
ESV Symphony of Scripture Audio Bible, Gospel of John, Narrated by Jubilant Sykes
Crossway
The Gospel of John is now an immersive audio experience pairing Scripture narration with an original score. This edition features the full ESV audio of John, narrated by the late Jubilant Sykes and accompanied by original orchestral music, immersing listeners in the beauty of God’s word.
Listen Now to the Gospel of John
Offering an early experience of the vision behind The Symphony of Scripture, the Gospel of John is available now as an immersive audio experience pairing Scripture narration by Jubilant Sykes with an original score by Grant Fonda. It combines narration, original music, and carefully crafted sound design to bring added depth, texture, and immediacy to the listening experience.
Listen at SymphonyofScripture.com
Also Available as a Cloth over Board Print Edition
Designed to help readers easily follow along with the audio, this behind-the-scenes print edition features the full text of John, along with notes from acclaimed composer Grant Fonda explaining how Scripture shaped each moment of the score, helping readers further encounter the breadth of emotion found in the Bible. The edition uses subtle headlines and omits verse numbers to deepen engagement with Scripture.
ESV Symphony of Scripture, Gospel of John
Crossway
The Gospel of John is now an immersive audio experience pairing masterful narration by the late Jubilant Sykes’s with an orchestral score created to complement the biblical text. This print edition features the full ESV text of John to help readers follow along with the audio.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ESV
As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ESV Bible and the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s New Testament, Crossway gives thanks for God’s faithfulness in preserving his Word across the centuries and for generations to come.
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