J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio with Verena Altenberger
In the Footsteps of the Bach Family
Ruler of Heaven, hear my stammering—bear with these feeble songs until your Zion exalts you with psalms, exalts you with psalms!
—Johann Sebastian Bach, from the Christmas Oratorio
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J. S. BACH · Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Excerpts (Chorales & Choirs)
J. S. BACH · Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, Overture & Air
J. S. BACH · Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048, 1st Movement, Allegro
BACHSÖHNE:
W. F. BACH · Sinfonia in D minor, F 65, 1st Movement, Adagio
C. Ph. E. BACH · “Magnificat anima mea” from the Magnificat, Wq 215
J. Chr. F. BACH · Symphony No. 10 in E-flat Major, 3rd Movement, Allegro assai
J. Chr. BACH · Symphony in D Major, Op. 18, No. 4, 1st Movement, Allegro
With Verena Altenberger, the Salzburg Philharmonic brings a true all-around talent from the acting and theater world to the stage. With true storytelling skill, Altenberger guides the audience through this pre-Christmas concert evening, accompanying musical excerpts from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio with stories about the composer’s family. Under the direction of Elisabeth Fuchs , the Salzburg Philharmonic and its choir bring to life the splendor of Baroque festivities and transport the audience to a bygone era full of elegance and radiance—following in the footsteps of the most famous and influential musical family of the 18th century.
Verena Altenberger · Narrator
Elisabeth Fuchs · Conductor
Salzburg Philharmonic Choir
Salzburg Philharmonic
Wed, December 9, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.
Thu, December 10, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. *
Großer Saal Mozarteum, Salzburg
Each concert is expected to last approximately 120 minutes, including an intermission.
Ticket prices: €18 to €76
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Organizer · Tickets: Philharmonie Salzburg
* Single tickets for this additional performance are now available and cannot be purchased as part of a subscription.
Photos: © Peter Müller, © public domain