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Stroke of Genius

Cologne Philharmonie

What music should definitely be taken to the famous desert island? Twelve pieces, let's be generous. Eleven, you'd have to weigh things up and consider them a bit, as the selection isn't exactly small. But the twelfth is a given, without a doubt: Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio is music with an eternal quality – and, if you don't take the content too seriously, it's definitely suitable for year-round listening. This work is almost 300 years old, and yet it sounds as if Bach's ink had just dried: fresh, festive, thrillingly spirited, and deeply heartfelt.

Bach Society Cologne

Apr 29, 2026

Stroke of Genius

Dec 21, 2025

Shout for joy, be glad!

Bach Society Cologne