Christmas Oratorio
Winchelsea Church, Winchelsea, TN36 4EB
Thursday 17th December 2026 7:30PM
J.S. Bach - Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Once again, the church will be specially decorated by Nigel Ashton for this candlelit performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, first presented in Leipzig in 1734 across the festive season. At its première the work was performed over six separate services, each cantata marking a different moment in the Christmas story. Long cherished by audiences for its jubilant choruses and expressive arias, this performance promises an uplifting start to the Christmas celebrations.
Once again, the church will be specially decorated by Nigel Ashton for this candlelit performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, first presented in Leipzig in 1734 across the festive season. At its première the work was performed over six separate services, each cantata marking a different moment in the Christmas story. Long cherished by audiences for its jubilant choruses and expressive arias, this performance promises an uplifting start to the Christmas celebrations.
Event Details
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 7:30PM
