Bach - Christmas Oratorio

Recorded 10-14 January 2013. Released November 2013.

SUNDAY TIMES RECORDING OF THE WEEK

“I’ve long treasured John Eliot Gardiner’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’, but Sir John will have to make room [for] Stephen Layton at the top of my list.” – Fanfare Magazine

Trinity College Choir and Stephen Layton join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and an impressive line-up of soloists led by Evangelist James Gilchrist for a joyous rendition of Bach’s six cantatas for the festive season from the first day of Christmas to Epiphany.

Album page and digital booklet at Hyperion Records

This album is available on Spotify. Use the embedded player below to listen to track previews; click on the album title to listen to the album in full on Spotify.

 

Hyperion Records CDA68031/2

Performers

  • Katherine Watson (Soprano)
  • Iestyn Davies (Countertenor)
  • James Gilchrist (Tenor)
  • Matthew Brook (Bass)
  • The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge
  • Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
  • Stephen Layton (Conductor)