Oratorio for Christmas

Date & Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 — 19:00
Venue: Narodowe Forum Muzyki (NFM), Wrocław
Tickets: From 20 zł

Begin the Advent season with the majestic sounds of Johann Sebastian Bach in Oratorio for Christmas. This extraordinary performance features an international ensemble, including young singers from the NFM Boys’ Choir and the Wuppertaler Kurrende from North Rhine-Westphalia. It is accompanied by soloists and the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra under the baton of Lukas Baumann.

What to Expect

• Four of the six movements of Bach’s first and most elaborate Christmas oratorio, each originally composed for a specific holiday in the liturgical calendar
  
• Rich musical textures combining chorales, choirs, recitatives, arias, and varied instrumentation
  
• Narration based on key events from the Gospel, including adapted material from Bach’s earlier secular cantatas

Performers
Lukas Baumann — conductor, experienced with both choral and orchestral works
Wrocław Baroque Orchestra — delivering historically informed, vibrant Baroque performance
NFM Boys’ Choir & Wuppertaler Kurrende — blending youthful clarity and international collaboration
Soloists — presenting Bach’s intricate vocal lines with precision and expression

Why You Should Be There
Experience a Bach masterpiece in a festive setting, perfect for celebrating the start of Advent. The Oratorio for Christmas combines musical grandeur, historical richness, and spiritual depth, offering a uniquely moving holiday experience.