Ex Cathedra
JS Bach: Christmas Oratorio
Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor), James Robinson (Evangelist) Margaret Lingas (soprano), Katie Trethewey (soprano), Martha McLorinan (alto), Gabriella Liandu (alto), Laura Toomey (alto), Daniel Marles (tenor), Oliver Barker (bass), Lawrence White (bass)
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
From the moment it bursts into life in a blaze of virtuosic Baroque trumpets, drums, winds and strings, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio fizzes with energy.
This performance of all six cantatas is the perfect way to start your festive season, fortified by the infectious joy of Bach’s brilliance.
Running time approx. 3 hours, 10 minutes including interval.
This performance of all six cantatas is the perfect way to start your festive season, fortified by the infectious joy of Bach’s brilliance.
Running time approx. 3 hours, 10 minutes including interval.
Sun, 7 December 2025
Town Hall, Birmingham
4:00pm
£21 - £48 (conc. available)
Full Event Details
From the moment it bursts into life in a blaze of virtuosic Baroque trumpets, drums, winds and strings, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio fizzes with energy.
This performance of all six cantatas is the perfect way to start your festive season, fortified by the infectious joy of Bach’s brilliance.
Running time approx. 3 hours, 10 minutes including interval.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Town Hall, Birmingham
Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ
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