The story of Christmas with its imagery of angels, shepherds, children, peace on earth and goodwill to mankind has inspired many a great composer throughout the centuries, but none more so than J.S Bach. These universal themes combined with Bach's deep Christian faith gave his genius free rein to compose music which continues to comfort, inspire and exult all who hear it.
Bach Akademie Australia presents his tender Cantata BWV 151 'Süsser Trost' (Sweet Comfort) followed by his virtuosic Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor featuring baroque flautist Mikaela Oberg. We then present Part 2 of his famous Christmas Oratorio with its sublime pastoral Sinfonia. Finally, crowning our celebration of the season is Cantata BWV 191 ‘Gloria’, his only cantata set in Latin, later used by Bach so brilliantly in his B minor Mass.
Program
J.S. Bach Cantata BWV 151 'Süsser Trost'
J.S Bach Orchestral Suite No.2 in B minor BWV 1067
J.S. Bach Part II Christmas Oratorio BWV 248
J.S. Bach Cantata BWV 191 'Gloria'
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