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SymphonyCast presents J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio

December 23, 2011

St. Paul, Minn. — For the holiday, the first three parts of Johann Sebastian Bach's beloved Christmas Oratorio — from Dresden, where an annual performance of this inspired music is a treasured tradition. Tune in on Sunday, December 25 at 1:00 p.m. to hear this joyful work.

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J.S. BACH: Christmas Oratorio (Cantatas 1-3)

Dresden Staatskapelle
Christian Thielemann, conductor
Frauenkirche Chamber Choir, Dresden
Sibylla Rubens, soprano
Christa Mayer, mezzo-soprano
Daniel Behle, tenor
Thomas Quasthoff, baritone

CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS: Oratorio de Noel, Op. 12

Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Dresdner Kreuzchor
Ute Selbig, soprano
Annette Market, alto
Armin Ude, tenor
Egbert Junghans, Baritone
(Capriccio 10216)

This feature is part of Classical Minnesota Public Radio's Holiday Programming.

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