German choreographer Sasha Waltz brings striking dance to Johann Sebastian Bach's 'St. John Passion' in a production that has been performed in Salzburg, Dijon, and is set to arrive in Paris. The dancers don white garments that they have sewn themselves, representing the shift of life from birth to death. The production is pared down, with simple costumes and props, and focuses on the intimate interplay between dancers, musicians, chorus, and singers. Waltz's aim was to create a universal space where audiences can connect with their pain and conflicts, drawing on Christian iconography and addressing contemporary issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing wars.