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For many, there is no more beautiful Advent tradition: a concert featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's "Christmas Oratorio." The Hamburg-based Balthasar Neumann Ensemble, with Julian Prégardien in the role of the narrating Evangelist and conductor Lionel Sow, who currently shapes the French choral scene like no other, brings this classic to the Elbphilharmonie and complements it with contemporary versions of traditional Christmas carols such as "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen."

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Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Lionel Sow

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

The St. Matthew Passion has always been a masterpiece, a pinnacle of oratorio art. In the tension between the double choir and two orchestras, we immerse ourselves in existential emotions and enormous musical depth. The reflective arias also give us insights into the human soul; we encounter our fear, hope and confidence.

Bach's St. Matthew Passion

Museum Ludwig

Dvorák: Stabat mater

Marktplatz Halle

There are some works that hardly need an introduction, and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony is undoubtedly one of them. “The Great Symphony” has enchanted audiences throughout history with its powerful music and the famous “Ode to Joy” in the 4th movement. Beethoven’s 9th Symphony was revolutionary in several ways.


It is both long and magnificent, and for the first time an orchestra was supplemented by both choirs and soloists – a completely new dimension in symphonic music. It is a work that almost transcends the boundaries of music itself. The work has become a symbol of freedom and love, and has been a comfort and inspiration to people for centuries. The symphony is the EU anthem, and its dramatic and powerful notes were played under the Brandenburg Gate when the Berlin Wall fell, a moment when music emphasized hope and unity across nations. Here the word “Freude” was replaced with “Freiheit”. In 2001, Beethoven’s original, handwritten manuscript, from the Berlin State Library, was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme as the first musical work ever. Thus, the symphony cemented its place as an iconic work in the world’s cultural heritage.

Bass

Daniel Ochoa

Events

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7 - 8 May, 2026

Beethoven's 9th. · Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester

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Dec 16, 2025

Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Lionel Sow · Elbphilharmonie

Apr 15, 2025

Bach's St. Matthew Passion · Kölner Philharmonie

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Singer in St. Matthew Passion by Bach

Kölner Philharmonie

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