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Dr. Dana T. Marsh conducting the Washington Bach Consort

The Christmas Story

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Parts 1, 2, 3, 6

Music Center at Strathmore

Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach
Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248

Director’s Series

In what has become the Washington Bach Consort’s signature work, you can enjoy this performance in the spectacular Music Center at Strathmore for what The Washington Post praises as a “splendid” and “joyful” rendering of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Of all seasonal offerings, this work is uniquely focused on the complete story of the Nativity. The Bach Consort is one of very few ensembles in the nation to present this beloved European tradition annually.

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Director’s Series

In what has become the Washington Bach Consort’s signature work, you can enjoy this performance in the spectacular Music Center at Strathmore for what The Washington Post praises as a “splendid” and “joyful” rendering of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Of all seasonal offerings, this work is uniquely focused on the complete story of the Nativity. The Bach Consort is one of very few ensembles in the nation to present this beloved European tradition annually.

Soloists

  • Nola Richardson Nola Richardson soprano
  • Meg Bragle Meg Bragle alto
  • Gene Stenger Gene Stenger tenor and Evangelist
  • Paul Max Tipton Paul Max Tipton bass

Read the Program Notes

Running time is approximately 150 minutes including intermission

Mary Ann Gardner and Sally Wells, underwriters

Special Support from William B. Munier & Laurinda L. Rohn, Helen H. McConnell, Margarita Brose, Tamera Luzzatto & Alphie Fair, Richard & Beth Ayres, Robert L. & Suzanne R. McDowell, and Shannon & Jim Davis.

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