Name: St. John Passion
Start: 2026-03-15T17:00:00
Location: Theater Aachen

Theater Aachen invites you on a captivating journey through time and art with a stellar lineup of theatrical performances and operatic delights. From the charming streets of 1912 London in 'My Fair Lady' to the futuristic landscape of '2044. Chronicle of the Future,' these productions promise an immersive experience. With contributions from talented artists and compelling narratives that challenge societal norms, these performances reimagine classics and introduce new stories, all under one roof. Whether you're a fan of musicals, operas, or contemporary plays, Theater Aachen's upcoming season offers something for everyone.

Theater Aachen: A Cultural Odyssey Through Time and Art

Manuel Michels

Olivia Fuchs

Theater Aachen

Too operatic, too dramatic, not appropriate for the occasion – the worshippers at Leipzig's St. Nicholas Church were not enthusiastic on Good Friday in 1724 when Johann Sebastian Bach had his "St. John Passion" performed there for the first time. Indeed, Bach goes beyond a simple setting of the Passion of Jesus and fully exploits the dramatic potential inherent in the text of the Gospel of John, using all musical means at his disposal. The numerous choral scenes, in particular, lend the work an almost theatrical impact. And although it is a biblical story that is being told here, it is the great, universal human themes that are at stake: loyalty and betrayal, suffering and compassion, denial and forgiveness.

St. John Passion

Articles & News