Johann Sebastian Bach - Christmas Oratorio I-VI - Freiburg Bach Choir and Freiburg Bach Orchestra

Description

Johann Sebastian Bach, Christmas Oratorio I-VI Performers: Soloists Freiburg Bach Choir
Freiburg Bach Orchestra Conductor: Frank Markowitsch Concert introduction: 5:00 PM (Prof. Dr. Meinrad Walter) Since its founding in 1944, the Freiburg Bach Choir has been deeply rooted in the Freiburg
community, firmly established in the city's musical life, and has gained a
reputation that extends far beyond the city's borders.
With Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, the most popular vocal work
the master has composed is performed. The individual parts of the piece were first performed in the
six church services between Christmas Day 1734 and Epiphany 1735 at the Nikolaikirche and Thomaskirche in Leipzig. Today,
they are performed together in the festive setting of the Freiburg Concert Hall.

Highlights

• Performance of Christmas Oratorio I-VI by Johann Sebastian Bach
• Freiburg Bach Choir and Freiburg Bach Orchestra conducted by Frank Markowitsch
• Concert introduction at 5:00 PM

General Information

Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio is performed at the Freiburg Concert Hall. The Freiburg Bach Choir, established in 1944 in the city, presents this significant vocal work in a festive setting.

Location

Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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