Johann Sebastian Bach – Christmas Oratorio BWV 248
An evening pause: Good music is good music, and should not require the right season to enjoy.
Hat tip Judd Clark.
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I love watching the conductor’s expressions.
The exact date is not important, hopefully the spirit of Christmas doesn’t dissipate on December 26. I keep my Christmas tree up until March 21, to counteract the short and gloomy days.
The Thomanerchor (English: St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig) is a boys’ choir in Leipzig, Germany. The choir was founded in 1212. The choir comprises about 90 boys from 9 to 18 years of age. Johann Sebastian Bach served as Thomaskantor, director of the choir and church music in Leipzig, from 1723 to 1750.
thanks for the informative comment, Judd!
I am reminded of my kids music teacher, who with some sense of humor had a doormat at her home which read “Doorbell baroque, call Bach later.”
Thanks for all the great posts Bob!
Mark
“Doorbell baroque, call Bach later.”
“Bach, here.”
“I have a telegram, but there is someone in the door.”
“Roll over Beethoven; give Tchaikovsky the news.”