Ottawa (Canada) – The JUNO award-winning Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) presents the first concert of its 23rd season, Weihnachts-Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio), on Saturday, November 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at St. François d’Assise Church, 20 Fairmont Avenue, in Ottawa. Bach’s glorious masterpiece features six cantatas celebrating the feast days between Christmas and Epiphany, describing the birth of Jesus to the adoration of the Magi. With the Theatre of Early Music baroque orchestra and fabulous soloists, including soprano Myriam Leblanc, countertenor Daniel Taylor, British tenor Charles Daniels and baritone Geoffrey Sirett, this timeless work of profound spiritual expression is a must-see during the Christmas season.
“Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is the epitome of the nativity story, composed at the height of the Baroque period and told through a dramatically unified combination of thrilling large-scale choruses, poignant Biblical narrative, beautifully scored solo arias and richly harmonized chorales, all adorned in Bach’s brilliant musical style,” says Founder and Artistic Director, Lisette Canton. “Come join us as we celebrate this festive season through Bach’s glorious masterpiece with some of today’s leading musicians in this style—you won’t want to miss it!”
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Lisette Canton, the Ottawa Bach Choir offers audiences a wide range of choral music of the finest quality, performing music from all historical periods while keeping Bach’s choral oeuvre as the focus of its repertoire. The choir has garnered acclaim through award-winning recordings and worldwide tours, including Canada, Europe, the United States, Mexico and China, featuring prestigious appearances at Bachfest Leipzig, Meet in Beijing, Festival Música Santa Fe, Ottawa Chamberfest, Carnegie Hall, and more.
For interviews and information, please contact:
Karen Frank, General Manager, karen.frank@ottawabachchoir.ca
Dr. Lisette Canton, Founder and Artistic Director, lisette.canton@ottawabachchoir.ca
Listing information:
Ottawa Bach Choir
with Theatre of Early Music baroque orchestra
Guest soloists: soprano Myriam Leblanc, countertenor Daniel Taylor, tenor Charles Daniels, and bass Geoffrey Sirett
Lisette Canton, conductor
Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio), BWV 248
Saturday, November 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
St. François d’Assise Church, 20 Fairmont Avenue, Ottawa
Tickets: Reserved $60, Adult $50, Senior $45, Student $20, Children 12 and under free
Tickets are available online: www.ottawabachchoir.ca
Information: info@ottawabachchoir.ca
