Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Name: Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Start: 2024-12-07T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45202

Schedule

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45202 | Cincinnati, OH

Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio blends the soaring melodies of Baroque music with the joyous spirit of the holiday season. The rich harmonies and intricate counterpoint come together in jubilant choruses and tender arias, narrating and reflecting upon the stories of the Feast of Christmas. Richard Egarr leads the May Festival Chorus and soloists in the timeless glories of music that resonates with the warmth and wonder of Christmas.
Program:
BACH: Christmas Oratorio (Cantatas I, III & VI)
BACH: “Air” for String Orchestra from Orchestral Suite No. 3
Artists:
Richard Egarr, conductor
Joélle Harvey, soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano
May Festival Chorus, Matthew Swanson, director
CSO Season Sponsor: Western & Southern
The appearance of the May Festival Chorus is made possible by a generous gift from the Nancy & Steve Donovan Fund for Chorus and Orchestra.