Programme

JS BACH  Christmas Oratorio

About This Concert

Bach’s seasonal masterpiece, set in the atmospheric setting of All Saints Church, Kingston-Upon-Thames.

Twickenham Choral invite you to celebrate the festive season with J. S. Bach’s joyous Christmas Oratorio. Filled with uplifting choruses, tender arias, and vibrant orchestral writing, this much-loved masterpiece tells the Nativity story with drama, beauty, and reverence.

Composed in 1734, the Oratorio combines spiritual depth with Baroque brilliance. With outstanding soloists and accompanied by the acclaimed Hanover Band, this seasonal favourite captures the wonder and glory of Christmas and is the perfect start to your festive season!

Artists

Sam Cobb soprano
Angharad Rowlands mezzo soprano 
Sam Jenkins tenor 
Tristan Hambleton bass 

THE HANOVER BAND

Howard Ionascu conductor

“Strings are gleaming and engaged, their woodwind sublime, their brass bright and flexible, their percussion alert….”