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| Composer | Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) |
| Period | Baroque |
| Year | 1734 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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LondonWinter Festival: Christmas Oratorio
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Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV248
Greg Morris; Bar Choral Society; Grace Davidson; Richard Latham; Temple Players
StockholmBach’s Christmas Oratorio part 1–3
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Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV248
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Kaspars Putniņš; Swedish Radio Choir; Elin Rombo; Annie Fredriksson; Thomas Volle
ParisJohann Sebastian Bach / Oratorio de Noël
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Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV248
Paul Agnew; Les Arts Florissants; Miriam Allan; Lucile Richardot; Nick Pritchard
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Václav Luks conducts a sprightly Christmas Oratorio
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A month early, perhaps, but Václav Luks conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus in Bach's joyful celebration of the Christmas story.
Glad tidings: Bach's Christmas Oratorio from the OAE
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Masaaki Suzuki leads the Choir and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment through Bach's Christmas Oratorio across two evenings at the Southbank Centre.
Seasonal joy from Ludus Baroque at Greyfriars Kirk
Edinburgh’s Ludus Baroque joined by the Marian Consort bring seasonal joy and Baroque warmth in a complete performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
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A Catalan Christmas Oratorio: Jordi Savall directs Bach in Barcelona
Jordi Savall brings his musical family home to Barcelona with a complete performance over two nights of Bach's Christmas Oratorio in the glittering setting of the Palau de la Música Catalana
Unwrapping Bach’s Christmas Gifts
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In his Christmas Oratorio, Johann Sebastian Bach brings the familiar Christmas story vividly to life.
10 major works by Johann Sebastian Bach
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We explore 10 of the best works by Johann Sebastian Bach.