Jauchzet, frohlocket! Weihnachtsoratorium mit dem Münchener Bach-Chor

By Benedikt Zacher, 22 December 2025

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Reviewed at Isarphilharmonie, Munich on 21 December 2025

Bach, Christmas Oratorio, BWV248 (Kantaten I-III & VI)

Münchner Bach-Chor

Munich Bach Orchestra

Flore van Meerssche, Soprano

Catriona Morison, Mezzo-soprano

Daniel Johannsen, Tenor

Johannes Kammler, Baritone

Johanna Soller, Conductor

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Benedikt Zacher

Benedikt hat in München Musik und Jura studiert und dann an der LSE einen MSc in Global Market Economics erworben. Er spielt nach wie vor regelmäßig und begeistert Kammermusik, vorzugsweise als Geiger oder Bratscher im Streichquartett. Benedikt liebt jede Art klassischer Musik, und zwar besonders Kammermusik mit Streichern, Klavier, gerne auch mit Gesang, Orchesterkonzerte und schließlich die Oper.

Jauchzet, frohlocket! Bachs Weihnachtsoratorium mit dem Münchener Bach-Chor