Hertog Jan Zaal

Thu 18 Dec 2025- 19:30

Doors open 18:30
Performers Peter Dijkstra - Conductor
Christina Landshamer - Soprano
Tim Mead - Alto
Zachary Wilder - Tenor (Evangelist)
Krešimir Stražanac - Bass
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Netherlands Chamber Choir
Consumption A drink is included in the ticket price for this concert

Bachs Weihnachtsoratorium

Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin & Nederlands Kamerkoor

Barok
IJzeren repertoire
Koormuziek
Orkestmuziek
Oude muziek

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Around Christmas time, the Netherlands Chamber Choir always presents something unique. It joins forces with another top European Baroque ensemble for a truly special performance of Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium. In previous years, the choir has collaborated with groups such as the Freiburger Barock Orchester, Les Talens Lyriques, Concerto Copenhagen, and Collegium 1704. This year, the Akademie für Alte Musik takes the stage. Under the direction of chief conductor Peter Dijkstra, and with a star-studded cast of soloists, it promises to be another remarkable moment—a concert that will truly put you in the ultimate Christmas spirit.

‘Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage’ – Rejoice and exult, praise the days: the first words of the Weihnachtsoratorium. Bright and jubilant, for the Christ child is about to be born. Bach wrote this masterpiece, consisting of six cantatas, to be performed between Christmas and Epiphany. The busy Bach, who had to produce a new cantata each week, was once again in a bit of a hurry. As a result, he “borrowed” much of the material for the oratorio from his earlier works. This was quite common at the time. The first time the piece was heard again after its premiere in Leipzig was over a century later, in 1857, by the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin. Since then, it has been performed thousands upon thousands of times…

Program

Bach Weihnachtsoratorium

Doors open 18:30
Performers Peter Dijkstra - Conductor
Christina Landshamer - Soprano
Tim Mead - Alto
Zachary Wilder - Tenor (Evangelist)
Krešimir Stražanac - Bass
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Netherlands Chamber Choir
Consumption A drink is included in the ticket price for this concert

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