Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is an established favourite amongst the classical Christmas repertoire. Part 1 tells the familiar story of the Nativity and was first performed on Christmas Day, 1734. The concert will feature all of Part 1 with selected items from Part 2.
Bob Chilcott’s “On Christmas Night” is written for 4 part choir with additional upper voices. The GCOS will peform this work alongside the choir from the Guernsey Music Centre. The piece tells the story through 8 original Christmas carols in a variety of musical styles including elements of swing and folk music. Familiar traditional carol melodies weave alongside these arrangements to form an enchanting modern celebration of the Christmas Story.
WHAT: Guernsey Choral and Orchestral Society is a mixed-voice choir and orchestra, that will perform Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and a selection of Christmas music with guest soloists and the Guernsey Music Centre Children’s Choir
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, 16th and 17th December, 2022 at 7:30 pm
WHERE: St James’ Concert and Assembly Hall, St Peter Port, Guernsey
TICKETS: £15, Senior citizens £10, Under 18 Free Available from: St. James Box Office Tel: 711361 St James – Guernsey’s Cultural Hub INFO: Home
