Canberra Choral Society (CCS) will celebrate the approaching festive season in grand scale with Bach’s glorious Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-oratorium) BWV 248 (Parts 1, 2, 3 and 6, sung in English). The text is from the Gospel narrative of the Nativity (Luke 2:1-21 and Matthew 2:1-12).

Soloists Lily Flynn (soprano), Elizabeth Cooper (mezzo-soprano), Jordan Sarkis (tenor) and David Greco (baritone), a choir of 160 enthusiastic singers, including 80 guest singers from the local community, and a professional orchestra, will be directed by Sam Allchurch, Artistic Director for Sydney Chamber Choir, Director of Music of Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney, and Associate Artistic Director at Gondwana Choirs.