Bach, Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio) BWV 248

Synopsis

Considered one of the world's leading specialists of Baroque music, Nikolaus Harnoncourt founded the "Concentus Musicus Wien" in 1953. It has since become one of the world's most respected ensembles specializing in the performance of early music on original instruments or faithful reproductions. With its opulent decor and gilt ornamentation, the Austrian Baroque church of Waldhausen provides a setting evocative of Bach's times. An added highlight of the program is the retelling of the Nativity story with the magnificent carved figures of two master wood-carvers of the Baroque period from Upper Austria. Also heard on the recording are the distinguished tenor Peter Schreier, bass Robert Holl and the Tölzer Boys' Choir.

Additional Info

• No: A555007950000
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
• Orchestra: Concentus Musicus Wien / Chorus: Tölzer Sängerknaben
• Artists: Peter Schreier, Robert Holl, Tölzer Sängerknaben
• Production year: 1982
• Run time: 02:48:00
• Director: Franz Kabelka
• Producers: Unitel