Mechanics Hall321 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States
Dates/times in New York time zone
| Saturday 24 January 2026 | 20:00 |
Programme
| Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) | Christmas Oratorio, BWV248 (Cantatas 1, 3, 5) |
Performers
| Worcester Chorus | |
| Louise Fauteux | Soprano |
| Megan Roth | Mezzo-soprano |
| Charles Blandy | Tenor |
| Kevin Deas | Bass-baritone |
| The Winchendon Players | |
| Christopher Shepard | Conductor |
Despite its name, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio isn’t only for December. The Christmas Oratorio is a collection of six cantatas historically performed at different points throughout the Christmas/Advent season, and is divided into different sections that tell the story of the Christmas season. Composer John Harbison describes Bach’s Christmas Oratorio as Germany’s “seasonal equivalent to the English-speaking world’s Messiah” with its overarching message of jubilation and grandiose. Come see for yourself why this work has lived on for hundreds of years.
