Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF
Where Bach's Christmas Oratorio ends, Saint-Saëns' work begins, almost literally. Just look at the prelude, which he writes "in the style of Bach." And the final chorale? Well, you'll hear it. And you'll also hear something that nobody has ever heard before: the world premiere of Lukáš Sommer's cantata, Prague Nativity.
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ABOUT THE CONCERT
Where Bach's Christmas Oratorio ends, Saint-Saëns begins, almost literally. Just look at the prelude, where it's written "in the style of Bach." And the final chorale? Well, you'll hear it. Plus, you'll hear something that nobody has ever heard before: a world premiere.
PROGRAM
Camille Saint-Saëns
Christmas Oratorio Op. 12
Joseph Jongen
Symphonie Concertante for Organ and Orchestra Op. 81
Lukáš Sommer
Prague Bethlehem (world premiere)
PERFORMERS
Petr Rajnoha | organ
Simona Šaturová | soprano
Markéta Cukrová | mezzo-soprano
Monika Jägerová | alto
Richard Samek | tenor
Jiří Brückler | baritone
Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno
Petr Fiala | choirmaster
Radost Praha Children’s Choir
Jan Pirner | choirmaster
Pueri gaudentes
Jan Kyjovský | choirmaster
Prague Symphony Orchestra
Robert Kružík | conductor