Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at the Verona Cathedral

On December 19th, the majestic setting of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Cathedral of Verona, will host a moment of rare spiritual and artistic intensity. The Frau Musika Orchestra, part of the artistic project led by Andrea Marcon, will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s celebrated Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248.

Composed in 1734, this work represents the pinnacle of the musical narrative of the Nativity. Through a masterful blend of grandiose choruses, introspective arias, and Lutheran chorales, the Orchestra of the Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza, accompanied by the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Choir, will provide a profound interpretation of this masterpiece. The soloists, including Benedetta Zanotto, Lea Müller, Mirko Ludwig, and Santiago Garzon Arredondo, will bring the evangelical narrative to life in a continuous dialogue between faith and compositional genius.

The concert, an invitation to reflection and beauty, is free of charge, though booking via the Eventbrite platform is mandatory. It is a unique opportunity to experience the pre-holiday season immersed in the rigor and emotion of the German Baroque, within one of the most iconic landmarks of Verona.

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Original Source: https://veronaup.com/eventi/#/eventi/TRN/8b429321-9e92-4832-b726-5fe8fa1dd8e2/johann-sebastian-bach--oratorio-di-natale

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