Christmas Oratorio Main Performer or Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe Accompaniment/Orchestra: Chorus and Orchestra of Collegium Vocale, Ghent Soloists: Barbara Schlick - soprano Michael Chance - alto Howard Crook - tenor Peter Kooij - bass Instrumentation: Choir Orchestra Vocal Individual Works: The entire Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Virgin Classics Catalog Number: 0777 7595302 2 Year Released/Recorded: 1989 Total Playing Time: 78:07, 71:31 Comments: JSJ: This splendid recording beautifully conveys the tender lyricism and joyful exuberance of this great work. It's hard to imagine a better reading. AW: A wonderful, expressionistic recording with superb vocals and wind instruments. On authentic instruments. To enlight your Christmas days. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: John St James Andre Wakker Date First Submitted: 03/18/1997 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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