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2026-27 Season

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

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Pre-sale starts Jul 28, 10:00 AM Pre-sale starts Jul 28, 10:00 AM
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Dec 12 - Dec 13, 2026

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

Dec 12 - Dec 13, 2026

There are no tickets currently available. Please check back later.

Pre-sale starts Jul 28, 10:00 AM Pre-sale starts Jul 28, 10:00 AM
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Featured Artists

Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Conductor

Carolyn Sampson

Soprano

Christophe Dumaux

Countertenor

Jonghyun Park

Tenor

Andrzej Filonczyk

Bass

Philadelphia Symphonic Choir

Joe Miller

Director

Immerse yourself in Bach’s monumental Christmas Oratorio, a collection of six spectacular cantatas written for the six feasts between Christmas and the Epiphany, heard complete for the first time by The Philadelphia Orchestra. From triumphant fanfares to sweet lullabies to glorious choruses, Bach’s brilliance shines through every single movement. Yannick leads the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir and soloists in this timeless piece of music that resonates with the wonder of the holiday season. 

Program

Bach

Christmas Oratorio

2 hours, 45 minutes

Approximate Duration

includes intermission

3 hours, 10 minutes