Christmas in Bach’s Leipzig – the Christmas Oratorio of 1734/1735

Christmas Oratorio

Arts Society North Bucks

Thursday, 11th December 2025 at 11.00 am
Lovat Hall, Silver Street Newport Pagnell MK16 0EJ

In this illustrated talk Sandy Burnett explores how Bach brings the Christmas story alive in his Weihnachtsoratorium or Christmas Oratorio, written for Lutheran congregations in 1730s Leipzig. An overview of Bach’s life and achievement precedes a close look at this magnificent work.

Sandy is one of the UK’s most versatile music commentators, enjoying a career that combines broadcasting, performing and lecturing.

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