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The soloists’ choir and Ensemble Allegria perform the great Christmas classic

The musical Christmas story of all time

Johann Sebastian Bach's life-affirming Christmas Oratorio is on the program for this year's Christmas concerts with the Norwegian Soloists’ Choir, Ensemble Allegria and conductor Grete Pedersen. Together they perform the great Christmas classic!

For many, the work is a cherished part of the Christmas tradition. 300 years after its premiere, Bach's solemn and magnificent work with narrative recitatives and beautiful arias is more popular than ever. The music is composed over the Christmas Gospel and conveys the story of Jesus' birth. The oratorio consists of six parts which, in Bach's time, were performed over six public holidays. At this concert we will hear the first three.

With innovative energy and artistic vision, conductor Grete Pedersen has led The Norwegian Soloists' Choir to ever-new musical heights. In the summer of 2025, she will pass the baton after 35 years as Artistic Director, the same year the choir marks its 75th anniversary. It is the first time the Soloists' Choir and conductor Grete Pedersen will perform Bach's Christmas Oratorio together. This year's Christmas tour marks a monumental conclusion to a series of acclaimed Christmas projects they have done together.

Concerts

Friday December 13th - Jeløy Kirke - 19.00

Monday December 16th - Hamar domkirke - 18.00

Tuesday December 17th - Universitetets Aula - 18.00 and 21.00