A Christmas Oratorio
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About This Concert
Join us for the grand finale of Bach’s six-part Oratorio as the Minnesota Chorale celebrates the naming and adoration of the Christ in the last three passionate cantatas of this soaring, sacred work.
Program
BACH
Orchestral Suite No. 3 / 20 min
—INTERMISSION 20 MINUTES—
BACH
Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 4, 5 and 6 / 75 min
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Artists
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Nicholas Kraemer, conductor
- Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
- Robin Blaze, countertenor
- David Portillo, tenor
- Christopher Edwards, baritone
- Minnesota Chorale
Fun Facts
- Bach’s Christmas Oratorio was written with the intention of each cantata being performed a different night over the 12 days of Christmas.
- For the Oratorio, Bach borrowed his own music, adapting choruses and arias from earlier secular works for this large-scale endeavor.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall
Location Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
MN
55403
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
MN
55403
Holiday
A Christmas Oratorio
Tickets
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Minnesota Chorale
Plan your visit
Concert Duration
Approximately 2 hours including a 20 minute intermission.
Pre-Concert
Doors open 6pm
Simpson Housing Services Coffee Drive
About This Concert
Join us for the grand finale of Bach’s six-part Oratorio as the Minnesota Chorale celebrates the naming and adoration of the Christ in the last three passionate cantatas of this soaring, sacred work.
Program
BACH
Orchestral Suite No. 3 / 20 min
—INTERMISSION 20 MINUTES—
BACH
Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 4, 5 and 6 / 75 min
Read more
Artists
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Nicholas Kraemer, conductor
- Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
- Robin Blaze, countertenor
- David Portillo, tenor
- Christopher Edwards, baritone
- Minnesota Chorale
Fun Facts
- Bach’s Christmas Oratorio was written with the intention of each cantata being performed a different night over the 12 days of Christmas.
- For the Oratorio, Bach borrowed his own music, adapting choruses and arias from earlier secular works for this large-scale endeavor.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall
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Simpson Housing Services Coffee Drive
When: Pre-concert Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer Donate ground coffee (no pods please) to support Simpson Housing Services, a local nonprofit that helps thousands of people experiencing homelessness find the housing, support, and shelter they need in a time of personal crisis. Look for collection bins near the Christmas tree in the lobby.
Twin Cities Bronze
When: 7-7:45pm Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer Twin Cities Bronze is an auditioned handbell ensemble of advanced ringers from around the Twin Cities Metro area. Distinctive among handbell groups for performing without a conductor, the ensemble is also known for its energetic and visually appealing performance style.
Concert Preview
When: 7:15-7:45pm Where: Target Atrium Join Phillip Gainsley and Kathy Romey in an informative and entertaining look at this concert.