Christmas Lecture - Bach: The Christmas Oratorio

Ref: C3532957

This lecture is part of our Christmas events. The subject specialist will deliver the lecture, with a limited time at the end for questions. Do you enjoy the music of J.S. Bach? This Lecture will introduce the work of the composer with a focus on his work 'The Christmas Oratorio' BMV 248.

Course aim

To provide an introduction to 'The Christmas Oratorio' by J.S. Bach.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

  • This course is for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Know biographical details of J. S. Bach.
  • Know what an oratorio is and why Bach wrote 'The Christmas Oratorio'.
  • Express an opinion via a poll.

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

As the course is online all materials will be provided.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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Christmas Lecture - Bach: The Christmas Oratorio

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