PERFORMANCE
The Christmas Story
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Parts 1, 2, 5 and 6
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Johann Sebastian Bach
Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248
Soloists:
Amy Broadbent
soprano
Sylvia Leith
alto
Thomas Cooley
tenor and Evangelist
Dashon Burton
bass
MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
The Bach Consort returns to the Music Center at Strathmore for what The Washington Post has called a “splendid” and “joyful” holiday performance of Christmas Oratorio. Of all such seasonal examples, this work is uniquely focused on the complete drama of the Nativity. The Consort offers this beloved European tradition every year with an all-star cast of soloists.
Vocalists:
Amy Broadbent, soprano; Sylvia Leith, alto; Thomas Cooley, tenor and Evangelist; Dashon Burton, bass
Running time: TBA
Join us for Talking Bach at 6 p.m. The series of free pre-concert lectures by noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, are presented one hour before Director’s Series performances. Learn More»
Mary Ann Gardner, Sally Wells, and National Endowment for the Arts, underwriters
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Subscriptions to the 2023–2024 Season are on sale now!
Subscriptions are currently on sale to the general public. The 2023–24 season, opening Sunday, September 22, features five large scale subscription concerts at some of the region’s finest venues and eight chamber series concerts on Friday evenings at Live! at 10th & G and on Saturday evenings at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
We’ve made it easier than ever to purchase a subscription series of three or more concerts at any time by clicking here or by calling the office.
Director’s Series concerts include admission to a pre-concert lecture; seating is limited and first-come, first-served.
A subscription to the Washington Bach Consort allows you to enjoy performances throughout the season, including the Director’s Series and the Chamber Series at a discount off the single ticket price.
Priority Seating
Subscribers receive first choice in seat selection.
Additional Tickets
Wish to bring guests? Subscribers may purchase additional tickets throughout the season at the discounted subscription rate.
Ticket Exchange
If unable to attend a performance, subscribers may exchange tickets for another concert during the season.
Ticket Donations
Prior to a performance, subscribers may return tickets marked “donated” and receive a receipt for tax purposes for the value of the tickets.
Season Kick-off
Subscribers will receive an invitation to our season kick-off, featuring insights, musical illustrations and refreshments.
Pay Your Age 18-38!
Now get the seats of your dreams at a fraction of the price—your own age! 27 years old? Pay $27 It’s that easy!