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Christmas Oratorio
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The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra performs Bach's Christmas Oratorio cantatas 1–3 with soloists and choir at the Sheldonian Theatre.
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and Oxford Philharmonic Choir perform the first three cantatas of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, under conductor Michael Papadopoulos. The programme traces the Christmas story from the birth of Christ to the adoration of the Magi, with four vocal soloists. The concert lasts approximately 120 minutes.
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