Prom 36: John Eliot Gardiner Conducts Bach
A Prom in which the Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and John Eliot Gardiner perform two oratorios by Bach telling the story of Easter and the Ascension of Christ.
Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Catherine Bott
Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists & Sir John Eliot Gardiner live at the 大象传媒 Proms in two oratorios by J S Bach - telling the story of Easter and the Ascension of Christ.
J. S. Bach: Easter Oratorio
J. S. Bach: Ascension Oratorio
Hannah Morrison (soprano)
Meg Bragle (alto)
Nicholas Mulroy (tenor)
Peter Harvey (bass)
Monteverdi Choir
English Baroque Soloists
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (conductor)
Sir John Eliot Gardiner's acclaimed Bach team - most famous for their year-long 'Bach Pilgrimage' in 2000, performing every one of Bach's cantatas - reassemble at the Royal Albert Hall for another Bach feast. On the bill are two complementary oratorios, telling the story of two crucial events in the life of Christ: the Resurrection on Easter Day, and his Ascension into Heaven.
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J. S. Bach: Ascension Oratorio - Preview Clip
Duration: 01:05
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J. S. Bach: Easter Oratorio - Preview Clip
Duration: 01:05
Music Played
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Easter Oratorio BWV 249
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Ascension Oratorio BWV 11
Broadcast
- Fri 9 Aug 2013 22:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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