Collegium 1704 • Christmas Oratorio

The set of six cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach intended for worship services between Christmas Day and Epiphany is known collectively as the Christmas Oratorio, and it is one of the composer’s most famous works. It is only seldom possible, however, to hear all six cantatas on a single concert and to enjoy the lovely music of this cycle in all of

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Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio BWV 248

Performers

Elizabeth Watts
soprano

Maarten Engeltjes
countertenor

Benedikt Kristjánsson
tenor

Thomas Oliemans
bass 

Collegium 1704 & Nederlands Kamerkoor

Peter Dijkstra
conductor