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Weihnachts-Oratorium 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No composition captures the joy and spirituality of Christmas as beautifully as Johann Sebastian Bach’s Weihnachts-Oratorium. This masterpiece, full of exuberant choirs, lyrical arias and stirring melodies forms the heart of the Christmas tradition. In a unique collaboration of the Nederlands Kamerkoor and the famed baroque ensemble Capella Mediteranea, this iconic music comes to life under the direction of the charismatic chief conductor Leonardo Garc\u00eda Alarc\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Weihnachts-Oratorium, composed in 1734, tells the Christmas story with an unrivalled musical richness. Bach weaves sparkling choir pieces, brilliant instrumental lines and deep emotions into a work that is both festive and intimate. From the triumphant opening Jauchzet, frohlocket! to the tender lullabies and jubilant hymns: this is the music that warms the soul and raises the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With his passion for historical pieces and refined feeling for expression Leonardo Garc\u00eda Alarc\u00f3n brings a fresh and authentic interpretation of Bach’s masterpiece. The combination of the Nederlands Kamerkoor, famed for its tonal beauty and perfection, and Capella Mediterranea, with its luxurious and lively baroque sound, guarantees a performance that teems with energy, depth and festive splendor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme<\/strong>
J.S. Bach \u2013 Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248
Cantate 1 to 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performers<\/strong>
Nederlands Kamerkoor
Cappella Mediterranea
Chief conductor: Leonardo Garc\u00eda Alarc\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloists<\/strong>
Sophie Junker – soprano
Christopher Lowrey – countertenor
Valerio Contaldo – tenor
Andreas Wolf – bass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolfgang<\/strong>
Use the Wolfgang app during the concert. Wolfgang is a smartphone app for live classical music. While the orchestra plays, Wolfgang tells you what you are hearing in the music at that precise moment. For more information see: www.wolfgangapp.nl<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 19 December 2026<\/strong>
Start concert: 19:30<\/strong>
Intermission: 20:45 <\/strong>
End of concert: circa 22:30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket prices: \n1st tier: \u20ac 97.00 | \n2nd tier: \u20ac 70.00 | \n3rd tier: \u20ac 56.00<\/p>\u00a0

The net profits of this concert are used for the regular maintenance and preservation of the Pieterskerk Leiden.<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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