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Montreal's Christmas Oratorio a little naughty, mostly nice

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Reviewed at Maison symphonique, Montreal on 16 December 2015
Bach, Christmas Oratorio, BWV248 (Cantatas I,II,V & VI)
Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
John Nelson, Conductor
Kathryn Lewek, Soprano
Robin Blaze, Countertenor
James Oxley, Tenor
Gordon Bintner, Baritone
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