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J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio in Eldborg
Price
3.900 - 11.900 kr
Next event
Sunday 29th December - 17:00
Venue
Eldborg
J.S. BACH: Christmas Oratorio I-III & V in Eldborg Harpa Sunday Dec 29 2024 at 5 pm
Performers:
The Motet Choir
Schola Cantorum Reykjavicencis
The Reykjavik International Baroque Orchestra
Herdís Anna Jónasdóttir soprano
Alex Potter countertenor
Benedikt Kristjánsson tenor
Jóhann Kristinsson bass.
Concertmaster: Tuomo Suni.
Conductor: Benedikt Kristjánsson
J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is one of the most celebrated pieces of music worldwide, performed around the world during the Christmas season, telling the story of the birth of Jesus through music in the most moving way.
Performers are the The Motet Choir, Schola Cantorum Reykjavicencis, the International Baroque Orchestra in Reykjavík together with renowned soloists; Herdís Anna Jónasdóttir soprano, Alex Potter countertenor, Benedikt Kristjánsson tenor, taking both roles as the Evangelist as well as conductor, and Jóhann Kristinsson bass. Concertmaster is Tuomo Suni from Finland.
The Reykjavik Friends of the Arts Society invites you to join in this festive celebration with one the finest pieces of music of the musical repertoire,with around 100 performers on stage, including the world-renowned musicians specializing in historical and baroque performance. During the concert, Cantatas I-III and V will be performed, each with a duration of ca 30min. The concert has a total duration of 2 and ½ hours with intermission.
Promoter
Listvinafélagið í Reykjavík
The ticket prices are as follows:
A
9.900 kr.
B
7.500 kr.
C
5.900 kr.
D
3.900 kr.
X
11.900 kr.
What´s on
Eldborg
Harpa´s main hall, Eldborg, is designed to provide the audience with an unforgettable experience on numerous levels. The hall’s design make Eldborg a truly adaptable modern venue that can accommodate up to 1,600 guests at one time. Harpa corner is an open space located in front of the hall. This magnificent space is ideal for coffee breaks or receptions related to events in Eldborg.
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