Oxford Bach Soloists
Christmas Oratorio
Steven Grahl (Director)

This January, the Oxford Bach Soloists perform Parts I, IV, and VI of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio under the direction of Steven Grahl. Following their “standout performance of the Christmas Oratorio” (The Guardian, 2024), these concerts bring Bach’s timeless retelling of the Nativity and Epiphany stories to two inspiring venues:
From the exuberant choruses celebrating Christ’s birth to moments of reflection and triumph, Bach’s masterpiece will be performed by a stellar ensemble of soloists, chorus, and period instruments.
Join us and experience the rich beauty of Bach’s music this New Year.
Sat, 4 January 2025
St James's Church Piccadilly, London
7:30pm
£0–£42
- ➕1 other performance
Full Event Details
🎼 Bach's Christmas Oratorio: Parts I, IV, and VI 🎼
This January, the Oxford Bach Soloists perform Parts I, IV, and VI of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio under the direction of Steven Grahl. Following their “standout performance of the Christmas Oratorio” (The Guardian, 2024), these concerts bring Bach’s timeless retelling of the Nativity and Epiphany stories to two inspiring venues:
From the exuberant choruses celebrating Christ’s birth to moments of reflection and triumph, Bach’s masterpiece will be performed by a stellar ensemble of soloists, chorus, and period instruments.
Join us and experience the rich beauty of Bach’s music this New Year.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St James's Church Piccadilly, London
197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
Show past performances of this programme
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