Open rehearsal for Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Join us for an open rehearsal as we prepare for our performances of Bach's Christmas Oratorio. You are invited to stay for drinks after the rehearsal concludes at 5pm.

Please note that this event is limited to a maximum capacity of 40 attendees. Please arrive no later than 3.30pm.

Bach Akademie Australia’s full orchestra and choir join forces to celebrate the sanctity of the nativity and the wonder of the Christmas season in Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, with expressive voices, pastoral woodwind and triumphant brass, creating an exultant and divine musical offering.

Over six Cantatas, Bach takes us on a journey through the Christmas story from the birth of Jesus, the visitation of the shepherds, the adoration of the Magi, the new year and finally, the Epiphany.

Artistic Director Madeleine Easton is joined by Australia’s leading specialist instrumentalists and singers in Bach’s seasonal masterpiece.

PROGRAM

Part 1: ‘Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage’
Part 2: 'Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend’
Part 3: ‘Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen’
Part 4: ‘Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben’
Part 5: ‘Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen’
Part 6: ‘Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben

The rehearsal will focus on parts 5 and 6.