J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 (Cantatas 1 to 6)

If there is one work that sheds light on all facets of festive music-making during the Christmas season, it is Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. This music transcends the ages and radiates throughout the world – starting in Leipzig, where the six-part cantata cycle was first heard in the two main churches of St. Nikolai and St. Thomas on the festive days between 25 December 1734 and 6 January 1735. This year, the new Thomaskantor in Leipzig and 18th successor to Johann Sebastian Bach, Andreas Reize, will conduct the complete Christmas Oratorio.

A 4K production of Accentus Music
08/09 December 2022, 7 pm
St. Thomas Church Leipzig

Andreas Reize, Conductor
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
St. Thomas Boys Choir
Christina Landshamer, Soprano
Elvira Bill, Alto
Benedikt Kristjánsson,Tenor
Konstantin Krimmel, Bass

Possible combinations and lengths:
Cantatas I-VI: approx. 150′ (complete programme)
Cantatas I-III + VI: approx. 97′
Cantatas I-III: approx. 74′

A production of Accentus Music