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Music in Kilkenny presents Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
14 December 2024
Secure your tickets now for an evening of spiritual reflection —a celebration of the season that will warm your heart and inspire your soul in the magnificent Kilkenny Castle courtesy of the Office of Public Works.

Irish Baroque Orchestra & Chorus - directed by Peter Whelan

J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio BWV 248

From the jubilant opening chorus "Jauchzet, frohlocket" to the serene and tender arias, every note of Bach's Christmas Oratorio celebrates the nativity story with reverence and exuberance. First performed for Christmas in 1734, the Christmas Oratorio comprises six cantatas, each intended for performance on a feast day in the Christmas period.

The Irish Baroque Orchestra is proudly funded by Arts Council Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. The Christmas Oratorio performances are part of the IBO’s ambitious new Bach Cycle 2024 - 2026, made possible by the generous philanthropic support of an anonymous donor.

Courtesy of the Office of Public Works.

Event details
Dates
14 December 2024
Time
Start 19:00End 21:30
Price
30
Contact details
Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 YRK1, Ireland
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Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle. Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years.

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