Christmas concert 2019
Sat. 21 December 2019 20:30
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall
The Athens State Orchestra contributes to the festive spirit of the holiday season with a performance of one of JS Bach's most popular works, the Christmas Oratorio. The Oratorio is less focused on telling the story of the Nativity than it is on conveying the spirit of Christ's arrival in the world and spreading its eternal message of joy. An introspective work with moments of grandeur, the Oratorio proves that existential joy doesn’t need to shout to draw attention to itself... Under the baton of George Petrou, outstanding singers from Greece and abroad invite us to enjoy this Christmas with the requisite beauty and spirituality.
19:45, free introductory speech by Titos Gouvelis for ticket holders
Event Programme
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
(1685-1750)
Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-Oratorium), BWV 248, cantatas no. 1, 2 and 3
Event Programme
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Giorgos Petrou
SOLOISTS
Myrsini Margariti, Soprano
Sonja Runje, mezzo soprano
Krystian Adam, tenor
Petros Magoulas, bass
PARTICIPATIONS
Greek Radio Choir
Athens Municipal Choir
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Giorgos Petrou
SOLOIST
Myrsini Margariti, Soprano
Sonja Runje, mezzo soprano
Krystian Adam, tenor
Petros Magoulas, bass
PARTICIPATIONS
Greek Radio Choir
Athens Municipal Choir
