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OAE Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Part of the St Georges Bristol Autumn/Winter 2018 Season
Add to my Calendar 18-12-2018 19:00 18-12-2018 21:00 36 OAE Bach’s Christmas Oratorio From the unbounded joy of the opening chorus, Jauchzet, Frohlocket (Celebrate, Rejoice) to the concluding movements marking the adoration of the Magi, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is a festive treat. Vigorous, uplifting choruses contrast with hugely expressive solos and duets, and orchestral colours range from blazing trumpets and drums to the mellow, pastoral depiction of shepherds at the cradle. It is, quite simply, some of Bach’s most attractively varied music, and a magnificent counter-balance to Handel’s Messiah at this time of year. It is a pleasure to welcome the full forces of OAE – this world-renowned group so long associated with St George’s – for this significant seasonal event. St George's Bristol, Bristol DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St George's Bristol
Great George Street
Bristol
BS1 5RR
England
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – Christmas Oratorio: Parts 1, 2, 3, 6
Performers
Anna Dennis – soprano
Helen Charlston – mezzo-soprano
Gwilym Bowen – tenor
Laurence Williams – Bass
Steven Devine – keyboard
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Other concerts in this Season
Programme Note
From the unbounded joy of the opening chorus, Jauchzet, Frohlocket (Celebrate, Rejoice) to the concluding movements marking the adoration of the Magi, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is a festive treat. Vigorous, uplifting choruses contrast with hugely expressive solos and duets, and orchestral colours range from blazing trumpets and drums to the mellow, pastoral depiction of shepherds at the cradle. It is, quite simply, some of Bach’s most attractively varied music, and a magnificent counter-balance to Handel’s Messiah at this time of year. It is a pleasure to welcome the full forces of OAE – this world-renowned group so long associated with St George’s – for this significant seasonal event.
