La Passion selon Saint Jean

"La Passion selon Saint Jean" (The Passion According to St. John) is a musical composition by Johann Sebastian Bach, written in 1724. It is an oratorio that narrates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, based on the Gospel of John. The work is structured for solo voices, choir, and orchestra, featuring powerful chorales and arias that express deep emotion and reflection on suffering and redemption. It is renowned for its dramatic portrayal of the Passion story and is often performed during Holy Week in Christian traditions, reflecting on themes of sacrifice, faith, and humanity's relationship with the divine.