Johann Sebastian Bach: Advent and Christmas Cantatas

Of Johann Sebastian Bach's large number of cantatas, 249 works are still preserved today. Six of them make up the Christmas Oratorio, which can be heard dozens of times every year in December, especially in Leipzig. Other Bach cantatas for Advent and Christmas are often overshadowed by the Christmas Oratorio - unjustly, says University Music Director David Timm. To mark the festive season, the Leipzig University Choir therefore presents alternately well-known and lesser-known cantatas by the famous Thomaskantor.

PROGRAM
“Now come, Savior of the Gentiles” BWV 62
“Christians, etch this day” BWV 63
“Blessed be you, Jesus Christ” BWV 91
Sanctus and Osanna from the B minor Mass BWV 232

CONTRIBUTORS
Friederike Urban, soprano
Susanne Langner, alto
Christoph Pfaller, tenor
Frieder Flesch, bass
Leipzig University Choir
Pauliner Baroque Ensemble on historical instruments
Head: UMD Prof. David Timm
Organ: University organist Daniel Beilschmidt

CARDS
Pre-sale for 18,00 euros (reduced 8,00 euros) at Musikalienhandlung Oelsner, Ticketgalerie, CULTON Tickets and at the box office for 20,00 euros (reduced 10,00 euros)
For Leipzig Pass holders and students remaining tickets at the box office for 5,00 Euro