"In my entire career as a choreographer, there has never been for me such a time of harmony with the Dancers, of learning from each other, such an instinctive understanding of the work, such positive collaboration and Concentration as during the creation of the St. Matthew Passion. Even if it never got beyond the rehearsal stage and be performed, its creation would have been the most profound experience of my working life so far." (John Neumeier) Johann Sebastian Bach undoubtedly created a highlight of his musical output with the St. Matthew Passion. The American dancer and choreographer John Neumeier is fascinated by this work and set himself the goal of creating a ballet that would not only combine dance and music, but also his own faith and religious convictions. The work on the Passion turned out to be difficult, but not impossible. Neumeier succeeded in creating a modern interpretation that thrilled audiences in the theater even without the ecclesiastical setting.