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
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| Date First Submitted: | 03/18/1997 |
