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Flamboyant Christmas Oratorio from Stephen Layton and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The OAE and Polyphony in Smith Square Hall
© Sophie Oliver
Anna Dennis and the OAE
© Sophie Oliver
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“James Gilchrist has not lost any of his storytelling ability”
Reviewed at Smith Square Hall, London on 22 December 2024
Bach, Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Jauchzet, frohlocket
Bach, Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend
Bach, Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen
Corelli, Concerto grosso in G minor "Christmas Concerto", Op.6 no.8
Anna Dennis, Soprano
Iestyn Davies, Countertenor
James Gilchrist, Tenor
Ashley Riches, Baritone
Polyphony
Stephen Layton, Conductor
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**111
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***11
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*****
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****1
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****1
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****1
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