Organization

Conductor

Rita Paczian

Singer

Countertenor

Stephen Diaz

contre-ténor

Tenor

Iain Tetley

Bass

James Harrison

Orchestra

Bach Musica NZ Orchestra

Others

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Auckland Live

Soprano

Joanna Foote

Sopran

Bach Christmas Oratorio Parts 1 – 3

Auckland

New Zealand

Auckland Town Hall

Great Hall

BACH Christmas Oratorio Parts 1 – 3: Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 Bach, J. S.

Public

Christmas Oratorio

Approved

BACH Christmas Oratorio Parts 1 – 3
Bach Musica NZ

The Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, was written in 1734 and incorporates music from earlier compositions, including three secular cantatas written during 1733 and 1734 and a largely lost church cantata, BWV 248a.  

In Europe and the United States, it is as popular as Handel’s Messiah is in New Zealand and can be heard everywhere during the Christmas season. 

The composition is in six parts, of which Bach Musica NZ will perform the first three in this concert. 

Three majestic trumpets, virtuoso choruses and colourful solo arias for vocal and instrumental soloists alike are abundant in this fantastic composition. 

Enjoy a true Christmas spirit! 

For more information visit www.bachmusica.com 

1 hours 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
No children under 8 years. All audience members must hold tickets
Accessible seating available
Hearing aid loop performances
Bach Musica NZ presents J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio (Parts I-III) 

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio (Parts I-III) 

Rita Paczian Conductor 

Sarah Hubbard Soprano 

Stephen Diaz Countertenor 

Iain Tetley Tenor 

James Harrison Bass

English

Bach Christmas Oratorio Parts 1 – 3 by Bach, J. S., From (2023/2023), Conductor Rita Paczian, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

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