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Prom 36: John Eliot Gardiner Conducts Bach

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms 2013

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Aug 2013 22:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Easter Oratorio BWV 249

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ascension Oratorio BWV 11

Broadcast

  • Fri 9 Aug 2013 22:00
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