BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO BWV 248
Irish Baroque Orchestra & Chorus | Director Peter Whelan
Anna Dennis, soprano | Aisling Kenny, soprano
Rebecca Leggett, mezzo-soprano | Laura Lamph, mezzo-soprano
Jonathan Hanley, tenor | Peter Davoren, tenor
Frederick Long, bass-baritone | William Gaunt, bass
From the jubilant opening chorus “Jauchzet, frohlocket” to the serene and tender arias, every note of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio celebrates the nativity story with reverence and exuberance.
First performed for Christmas in 1734, the Christmas Oratorio comprises six cantatas, each intended for performance on a feast day in the Christmas period. In this performance the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus present all six cantatas, for an immersive and enriching audience experience full of joy and peace.
Secure your tickets now for an evening of spiritual reflection —a celebration of the season that will warm your heart and inspire your soul.
Doors for this event open at 7.00pm
The Christmas Oratorio performances are part of the IBO’s ambitious new Bach Cycle 2024 – 2026, made possible by the generous philanthropic support of an anonymous donor.
Approx running time: 3 hours
We are operating a strict no refund policy for this performance
The Irish Baroque Orchestra receives its principal funding from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and is a resident organisation at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.
