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Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Part of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra 2016/17 Season

Add to my Calendar 15-12-2016 19:30 15-12-2016 21:30 36 Bach's Christmas Oratorio The esteemed Choir of New College joins the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra this Christmas for Bach'€™s rapturous setting of the nativity story. Assembled for the festivities of 1734, this sublime work articulates an exhilarating fusion of narrative, rhythmic zest and astounding harmonic architecture. Supported by Celia and Andrew Curran Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3AZ
England

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248

Performers

Robert Quinney – Conductor

Choir of New College, Oxford
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

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Programme Note

The esteemed Choir of New College joins the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra this Christmas for Bach'€™s rapturous setting of the nativity story. Assembled for the festivities of 1734, this sublime work articulates an exhilarating fusion of narrative, rhythmic zest and astounding harmonic architecture.

Supported by Celia and Andrew Curran

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