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Christmas Oratorio

By Johann Sebastian Bach

Music Director/Conductor Christoph Poppen
Soprano Carolina Ullrich
Alto Ulrike Malotta
Tenor Joachim Streckfuß^ (Evangelist)
Leonhard Reso^ (Aria)
Bass Jonas Müller
Chorus WDR Rundfunkchor Köln
 

Programme

Bach

Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV248: Parts I-III


^ Joachim Streckfuß and Leonhard Reso from the WDR Rundfunkchor Köln are replacing tenor Patrick Grahl who is unable to perform due to illness. For enquiries, please contact our office at 2836 3336 or email info@hksinfonietta.org.

One of the most monumental large-scale sacred works of Bach, Christmas Oratorio recounts the timeless story of the birth of Jesus, and remains a well-loved centrepiece for the Christmas season to this day. This December, Hong Kong Sinfonietta will be bringing the world-renowned WDR Rundfunkchor Köln from Germany to Hong Kong for the first time, as they join hands to present this profound masterpiece alongside leading soloists under the baton of Music Director Christoph Poppen.

* There will be a Meet & Chat session with Maestro Poppen in the City Hall foyer after the performance on 2 December

 

WDR Rundfunkchor Köln (Chorus)

“As a professional choir of international status the high demands of dynamic fine tuning and tonal balance do not cause the singers even the slightest difficulties.” Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung

“Very compelling.” Classics Today

  • The programme of the WDR Radio Choir includes more than 170 world premieres by Schönberg, Henze, Stockhausen, Nono, Boulez, Zimmermann, Penderecki, Xenakis, Berio, Höller, Eötvös, Hosokawa, Pagh-Paan, Zender, Tüür, Mundry, etc.

Carolina Ullrich (Soprano)

“…She shifted with seeming ease between styles and ranges, highlighting her technical versatility and sensitivity…” Washington Post

“…Throughout the program Ms. Ullrich’s singing was notable for its attention to text, control and nuanced phrasing… She wielded her appealing, silvery voice to fine effect in which she elegantly segued between wistful and turbulent moods…” New York Times

  • Prizewinner of various competitions, including the ARD International Music Competition, Bundeswettbewerb Gesang Berlin, International Robert Schumann Competition Zwickau, ‘Das Lied’ International Song Competition Berlin and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York
  • Has sung under conductors including Sir Simon Rattle, Christian Thielemann and Omer Meir Wellbe

 

Ulrike Malotta (Alto)

  • Prizewinner, Internationalen Sommerakademie Salzburg (Mozarteum) 2015

 

Jonas Müller (Bass)

  • First prize, young category of the Louis Spohr Competition 2018
  • Winner, Dan-Canto Prize 2019

 

Christoph Poppen (Music Director/Conductor)

“Christoph Poppen brought out a broad soundscape from the orchestra.” Süddeutsche Zeitung

  • Principal Conductor, Cologne Chamber Orchestra
  • Principal Guest Conductor, Israel Chamber Orchestra
  • Artistic Director, Marvão International Music Festival, Portugal
  • Music Director, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie (2007-2011)
  • Artistic Director, Munich Chamber Orchestra (1995-2006)

 

VIEW HOUSE PROGRAMME

Ticketing
Dates & Times:

1 December 2023 (Friday)
8pm

2 December 2023 (Saturday)
8pm

Venue:

HK City Hall Concert Hall

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Price:

$580, $480, $340, $200


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More ticketing info
Duration: Approximately 1 hr 30 mins with no intermission
Age Limit: 6 (Person below this age not admitted)
Programme Enquiries: 2836 3336 / info@hksinfonietta.org
Remarks: Hong Kong Sinfonietta reserves the right to change the programme and artists

The APPRECIATE concerts are, mainly, classical concerts featuring guest artists and conductors of world renown.  Apart from performing orchestral masterpieces, Hong Kong Sinfonietta regularly commissions new works and introduces to audiences works that are rarely heard in Hong Kong.

Music is good for everyone! The LEARN series takes audiences aged 0 to 88 into the world of classical music through specially designed concert series including Good Music for Babies, Good Music for Kids, Short-cut to Classical Music, Know Your Classical Music and HKS McDull Music Project.

In the light-hearted RELAX concerts, Hong Kong Sinfonietta shares with audiences great music ranging from orchestral favourites to music from movies and musicals.

The ENCOUNTER series offers unique opportunities for audiences to get close to the music and the performers through chamber music concerts, talks, often at unconventional venues or time. These include Good Music This Lunch, Good Music @ The Fringe, Beyond Good Music @ The Fringe, HKS ArtisTree Residency and UpClose Encounters.

Often referred to as “one of the world’s great small orchestras”, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has been invited to go on many TOURS in Europe, Asia, South and North Americas, sharing good music with audiences in over 30 cities.  In 2017/2018, the orchestra will make its début in Germany and perform at festivals in France, Portugal, as well as the Beethoven Easter Festival in Poland.

WHAT ELSE?  Apart from classical concerts, Hong Kong Sinfonietta regularly appears in staged productions by Hong Kong Ballet, Opera Hong Kong and visiting arts groups such as The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch. This season, Hong Kong Sinfonietta will also host the 1st International Conducting Competition.