Bach's Christmas Oratorio

The Christmas Oratorio (in German: Weihnachtsoratorium), is an oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach intended for performance in church during the Christmas season.

The first part (for Christmas Day) describes the Birth of Jesus, the second (for December 26) the annunciation to the shepherds, the third (for December 27) the adoration of the shepherds, the fourth (for New Year's Day) the circumcision and naming of Jesus, the fifth (for the first Sunday after New Year) the journey of the Magi, and the sixth (for Epiphany) the adoration of the Magi.

Conductor Joseph Nolan and the St George’s Cathedral Consort will be joined by a baroque orchestra led by Paul Wright, and highly-acclaimed soloists – Sara Macliver, Caitlin Cassidy, Paul McMahon, and Ryan Sharp – to present this masterpiece of the Baroque choral repertoire.

Tickets: $45 standard/$38 concession, available from BOCS Ticketing (www.bocsticketing.com.au or ph: (08) 9484 1133 or 1800 193 300 outside Perth Metro area). BOCS transaction fees apply.

Doors will open at 6.30pm. Please note that some seats have restricted viewing. Reserved seating is for season ticket holders only.

Further information: http://www.perthcathedral.org/Upcoming-Events/concert-bachs-christmas-oratorio.html