Event listing: Weihnachts-Oratorium | Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn | Sat 15 Dec 2012 at 20:15

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Vredenburg Leidsche RijnJ.C. Verthorenpad 100, Utrecht, 3541 MV, Netherlands

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Performers

Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Amsterdam Baroque Choir
Ton Koopman	Conductor
Johannette Zomer	Soprano
Maarten Engeltjes	Countertenor
Tilman Lichdi	Tenor
Klaus Mertens	Bass

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