Sunday: In a rare and ambitious event, the Bethany Lutheran Church Chancel Choir will re-create Bach’s “St. John Passion” this weekend in the manner its composer intended when it premiered in 1724. Under the direction of Bach scholar and conductor James Kim, the ensemble will integrate the work into an extended religious service at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village. The event is free and open to all, and the church is welcoming guests to participate at any level they choose — sacred or secular. Audience members can join in on the chorales (sung in English to make them more accessible) or simply sit back and listen as the chancel choir, orchestra and soloists perform the great classical work. 4 p.m. Sunday, Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave. Cherry Hills Village. Free. .
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this post misidentified the choir that will be performing.
