Secure your tickets now for an evening of spiritual reflection —a celebration of the season that will warm your heart and inspire your soul in the magnificent Kilkenny Castle courtesy of the Office of Public Works.
Irish Baroque Orchestra & Chorus - directed by Peter Whelan
J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio BWV 248
From the jubilant opening chorus "Jauchzet, frohlocket" to the serene and tender arias, every note of Bach's Christmas Oratorio celebrates the nativity story with reverence and exuberance. First performed for Christmas in 1734, the Christmas Oratorio comprises six cantatas, each intended for performance on a feast day in the Christmas period.
The Irish Baroque Orchestra is proudly funded by Arts Council Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. The Christmas Oratorio performances are part of the IBO’s ambitious new Bach Cycle 2024 - 2026, made possible by the generous philanthropic support of an anonymous donor.
Courtesy of the Office of Public Works.
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