Wiener Symphoniker / Biondi Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium

Performers:

Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Miriam Kutrowatz, soprano
Marianne Beate Kielland, mezzo-soprano
Robin Tritschler, tenor
Matthias Winckhler, bass
Fabio Biondi, direction

Festive mood for Christmas
Timpani, flutes, oboes and trumpets: Bach's Christmas Oratorio begins with these instruments before the strings and choir enter with the words »Jauchzet, frohlocket«. With its rich instrumental scoring, festive choruses and glowing arias, the work sets the mood for the celebration of the birth of Christ –, a splendidly resounding baroque praise of God.

The original sound conductor Fabio Biondi
This time, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra is playing under the direction of Fabio Biondi, founder and director of the Europa Galante ensemble. The violinist and conductor has already thrilled audiences at the Wiener Konzerthaus several times with his captivating interpretations of baroque works as part of the »Resonanzen« programme.

programme

Johann Sebastian Bach
Teile I, II und VI (Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248) (1734–1735)