The Athens State Orchestra joins in the season’s festive spirit by presenting one of Bach’s most popular works, the Christmas Oratorio. This oratorio does not focus so much on narrating the birth of Jesus as on rendering the spirit of His advent and announcing its eternally joyful message.
An introversive work interspersed with moments of majestic grandeur: existential joy has no need of loud cries. World-class Greek and foreign singers, under the baton of George Petrou, invite us to an exalting Christmas experience!
PROGRAMME
Johann Sebastian Bach
Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248 (Cantatas 1, 2, 3)
19:45
Free introductory talk for ticket holders at 19:45
INFORMATIONS
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TYPE
Music
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SEASON
Christmas at Megaron
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SCHEDULE
PARTICIPANTS
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soprano
Myrsini Margariti
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mezzo-soprano
Sonja Runje
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tenor
Krystian Adam
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bass
Petros Magoulas
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orchestra
The Athens State Orchestra
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choir
The ERT Chorus
The Athens Mixed Municipal Choir
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conductor
George Petrou