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Zum Mitsingen: "Weih­nachts­oratorium"

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Thu, Dec 26, 2024, 18:00
Why sing familiar melodies alone at home? Join us for a festive sing-along with professional support! Christmas is a time for togetherness, and what better way to experience community than through singing? The Essen Philharmonic invites you to sing along to Bach's "Christmas Oratorio". The audience becomes the choir, accompanied by an orchestra and soloists. Whether you sing or listen, you're welcome!

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Keywords: Children and Family, Chorklang, Christmas Concert, Early Music, Vocal Music

Info & Ticket (www.theater-essen.de)
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Musicians

Helena BickelSoprano
Elvira BillAlt
Marcus UllmannTenor
Harald MartiniBass
Instrumentalsolisten 415'
Wolfgang KläsenerConductor

Program

"Weihnachtsoratorium", BWV 248Kantaten I-IIIJohann Sebastian Bach
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