Bach's "St. John Passion" has undergone significant reinterpretation to resonate with modern societal issues, showcased at the Leipzig Bach Festival. Notably, the "Queer Passion" adaptation focuses on the discrimination faced by the LGBTQ community in today's world, particularly in regions like Russia and the USA. Additionally, the "Arabian Passion" arrangement merges Bach's work with Middle Eastern themes to reflect ongoing conflicts, emphasizing peace amidst war. Performers, including Lebanese artist Fadia Tomb el-Hage, convey personal narratives that echo Bach's original themes of suffering and resilience, showcasing the timelessness of these emotional struggles.
Especially in Russia and the USA, queer people are once again being discriminated against and oppressed," author, dramaturge and director Thomas Hoft told DW.
I saw the suffering of the people there and drew a parallel to the Gospel," he told DW. "I would never have thought that after almost 20 years, this topic would still be so relevant in the Middle East.
For as long as I can remember, there have always been civil wars," she told DW. "Following Israel's recent attacks on Iran, she has been very worried about her relatives and friends in Lebanon.
On the opening weekend, the "Queer Passion" with a new libretto by Thomas Hoft was about the suffering of people from the LGBTQ scene.
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