The Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach was composed and performed in 1734, and not heard again until 120 years later.
Listen to an excerpt from this musical adaptation of the Christmas story, performed in Augustiner Church in Zurich, Switzerland on December 19, 2010.
Choir and orchestra conducted by Conrad Zwicky.
Filmed as part of the documentary series, In Search of The Great Song.
Produced by Michael Stillwater for Song Without Borders.
Michael Stillwater: http://www.songwithoutborders.net
Conrad Zwicky: http://www.musikinzueri.ch
Thank you Michael! I'm sure our parents would enjoy it too!
dragonfaceca 1 year ago
What a great appetizer to the delicious treat of this lovely Oratorio! I am hoping the full piece will be on the CD series? Thank you so much for posting!
SHENmagic 1 year ago