Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium

"Rejoice, be glad!" sings the choir at the beginning, and for many, this heralds the start of Advent every year. With rousing choirs, atmospheric solos and contemplative chorales, Bach's Christmas Oratorio finds a tone and gesture that delights audiences and singers alike and has made the work a favorite at Christmas time. A star cast of soloists, the WDR Radio Choir, the WDR Symphony Orchestra and the charismatic conductor Simon Halsey allow the...