Christmas Oratorio von James MacMillan

“Highly dramatic, rich in color, at times ecstatic, at times rapturous”—this is how James MacMillan’s*Christmas Oratorio*, composed in 2019, has been described. The Scottish composer unmistakably draws on venerable predecessors here; at the same time, he succeeds in creating a modern, rousing celebration of Christ’s birth: pure Christmas joy—with concentrated rhythmic energy and film-score-like effects. The arias and choruses are set to biblical texts and English poetry. MacMillan also makes room for contemplative passages that foreshadow Jesus’s passion.

Program:

James MacMillan
“Christmas Oratorio”
for soloists, mixed choir, and orchestra

Performers:

Brenda Rae, soprano
Theodore Platt, baritone
Bavarian Radio Choir
Munich Radio Orchestra
Carlo Rizzi, conductor

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