{"id":14419,"date":"2026-02-19T14:20:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cappellamediterranea.com\/production\/bach-christmas-oratorio\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T16:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:23:59","slug":"bach-christmas-oratorio","status":"publish","type":"post-concert","link":"https:\/\/cappellamediterranea.com\/en\/production\/bach-christmas-oratorio\/","title":{"rendered":"Bach, Christmas Oratorio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Cappella Mediterranea continues its exploration of the sacred repertoire with Johann Sebastian Bach\u2019s<\/strong> Christmas Oratorio<\/em>, composed in Leipzig in 1734. This cycle of six cantatas, recounting the episodes of the Nativity from the birth of Christ to the Adoration of the Magi, alternates between recitatives, arias and choruses, blending narration, meditation and collective choral participation in a spirit of light, joy and hope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this production, Cappella Mediterranea is joining forces with the prestigious Nederlands Kamerkoor. This collaboration brings together complementary artistic talents to perform a major work from the repertoire and will culminate in a European tour in the run-up to Christmas. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

J.S. Bach,<\/strong> Christmas Oratorio<\/em>, BWV 248-I to 248-VI \u2014 Composed in Leipzig in 1734– Cantata n\u00b01<\/strong> \u00ab Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage \u00bb \u2014 Rejoice, be glad, and praise these days <\/em>– Cantata n\u00b02<\/strong> \u00ab Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend<\/em> \u00bb \u2014 And there were shepherds in that very region<\/em>– Cantate n\u00b03<\/strong> \u00ab Herrscher des Himmels, erh\u00f6re das Lallen \u00bb \u2014 Ruler of the Heavens, hear this stammering<\/em>– Cantate n\u00b04 <\/strong>\u00ab Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben \u00bb \u2014 Fall with thanks, fall with praise<\/em>– Cantata n\u00b05 <\/strong>\u00ab Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen \u00bb \u2014 Glory be to you, God, sung<\/em>– Cantata n\u00b06<\/strong> \u00ab Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben \u00bb \u2014 Lord, when the proud enemies snort<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leonardo Garc\u00eda-Alarc\u00f3n<\/strong>, conducting and harpsichordSophie Junker<\/strong>, sopranoChristopher Lowrey<\/strong>, countertenorValerio Contaldo<\/strong>, tenorAndreas Wolf<\/strong>, bassCappella Mediterranea<\/strong>Nederlands Kamerkoor<\/strong>, choir (20 singers)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n 11<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Chapelle Royale<\/p>\n

Versailles, France<\/p>\n

Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 la billetterie<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n \n

\n 13<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 19h00 <\/p>\n

K\u00f6lner Philharmonie<\/p>\n

Cologne, Germany<\/p>\n

Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 la billetterie<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n \n

\n 15<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 19h30 <\/p>\n

TivoliVredenburg<\/p>\n

Utrecht, Netherlands<\/p>\n

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\n 16<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 19h30 <\/p>\n

Concertgebouw<\/p>\n

Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/p>\n

Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 la billetterie<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n \n

\n 18<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 20h00 <\/p>\n

Bozar, Salle Henry Le B\u0153uf<\/p>\n

Bruxelles, France<\/p>\n

Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 la billetterie<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n \n

\n 19<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 19h30 <\/p>\n

Pieterskerk<\/p>\n

Leyde, Netherlands<\/p>\n

Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 la billetterie<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n \n

\n 20<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 14h15 <\/p>\n

Amare<\/p>\n

La Haye, Netherlands<\/p>\n

Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 la billetterie<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n \n

\n 21<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 19h30 <\/p>\n

de Doelen, Grote aal<\/p>\n

Rotterdam, Netherlands<\/p>\n

Acc\u00e9der \u00e0 la billetterie<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n \n

\n 22<\/span>\n D\u00e9cembre<\/span>\n 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n 19h30 <\/p>\n

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