I’m delighted to be working with Madeleine Easton’s Bach Akademie Australia once again – this time joining the orchestra and choir for this Christmas program. There are three performances in Sydney CBD, Paramatta, and Wahroonga from 29 November – 1 December. More details below:

The story of Christmas with its imagery of angels, shepherds, children, peace on earth and goodwill to mankind has inspired many a great composer throughout the centuries, but none more so than J.S Bach.

Bach Akademie Australia presents his tender Cantata BWV 151 'Süsser Trost' (Sweet Comfort) followed by his virtuosic Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor featuring baroque flautist Mikaela Oberg. We then present Part 2 of his famous Christmas Oratorio with its sublime pastoral Sinfonia. Finally, crowning our celebration of the season is Cantata BWV 191 ‘Gloria’, his only cantata set in Latin, later used by Bach so brilliantly in his B minor Mass.

Program:

Cantata BWV 151 'Süsser Trost'

Orchestral Suite no.2 in B minor BWV 1067

Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 part II

Cantata BWV 191 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'

Tickets: www.cantatasforchristmas.floktu.com

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