Melbourne Recital Centre: Genesis Baroque – Cantatas for Christmas
14 December @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AEDT

Experience a festive baroque feast.
Internationally renowned French soprano Myriam Arbouz, one of the most distinguished 17th and 18th-century vocal specialists of her generation, joins Genesis Baroque for a festive baroque feast.
The program celebrates the Christmas season with Graupner’s astonishingly beautiful cantata Angst und Jammer, a poignant depiction of healing from deep suffering through faith and salvation, and Bach’s exultant cantata for soprano and trumpet, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, alongside Michel Corrette’s charming, inventive instrumental Christmas carol settings.
Praise for Genesis Baroque
‘Genesis Baroque could scarcely be more impressive. They produce a rich, sonorous sound, disciplined ensemble and a beautifully nuanced mutual understanding…’ – Sydney Morning Herald
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this concert has been rescheduled to Monday 14 December 2026. We are currently in the process of notifying ticket holders.
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