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Festival of Joy: Bach's Christmas Oratorio in Ludwigslust!
Experience Bach's Christmas Oratorio, performed by the Kantorei, on December 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the Ludwigslust City Church.
Festival of Joy: Bach's Christmas Oratorio in Ludwigslust!
In the festive period before Christmas, music lovers can look forward to a very special event: onDecember 20, 2025reloads the choir of the Ludwigslust town parish5 p.mfor a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio in the town church. Known for his magnificent compositions, Bach is one of the greats of Western music history. His Christmas oratorio, which premiered in Leipzig in 1734, impressively tells the story of the birth of Jesus and the annunciation to the shepherds, starting with the famous piece “Jauchzet, rejoice!”
The audience can look forward to a musical experience created by the Ludwigsluster Kantorei, the Wilsnack Cantabile choir, four vocal soloists and the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra, under the direction of district cantor Jannes Wendt. The work's special sounds are supported by a variety of instruments, including trumpets, horns and oboes, which perfectly capture the baroque feel. A real feast for the ears!
On the history of the Christmas oratorio
The Christmas Oratorio consists of six parts, each part representing a holiday of the Christmas season. The work will not only be heard on Christmas Eve, but also on the holidaysDecember 25th to January 6thcelebrated. With a total of 64 movements, an impressive cast of SATB choir and soloists, as well as the skilful integration of biblical texts and Lutheran hymns, Bach has created a profound musical narrative. This use of chorales and melodies is characteristic of his musical technique, which also includes some of his own compositions. This narrative structure follows the Gospels, which makes the performance particularly meaningful.
The first full public performance didn't take place until this year1857instead, underscoring the timeless relevance and subsequent revival of Bach's works among music lovers. Many aspects of his musical expression, such as the extraordinary use of counterpoint and harmony, remain an admired legacy to this day.
A Christmas concert for everyone
Tickets for the eagerly awaited concert are already available in advance, both at the city parish office and at the Ludwigslust information center. Music enthusiasts should not miss this opportunity to experience part of this great musical tradition live. Finally, it is safe to say that the Christmas Oratorio is not just a musical performance, but an experience that will reach the hearts of all visitors.
So if you're looking for the perfect festive plan for this Advent season, this concert of Bach's masterpiece could be just the thing for you. Let's celebrate this contemplative time together with music that touches hearts and souls.