When does the Christmas Oratorio take place in Koblenz?

The concert takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where is the concert held?

The performance takes place at the Sacred Heart Church Koblenz at Löhrrondell 1a, 56068 Koblenz.

Which works will be performed?

The program features Cantatas I to III from Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio BWV 248.

Who participates in the performance?

The Bach Choir Koblenz, the Bach Orchestra Koblenz, as well as Ana Madairos-Coutinho, Haruna Yamazaki, Sebastian Haake, and Peter Rembold will be involved. The direction is by Herman Wagener.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available in advance from 13.95 euros for students, scholars, and social allowance recipients. Other categories cost 21.65 euros or 28.50 euros in advance.

When does the box office open?

The box office opens at 6 PM on the day of the event.

Bach Christmas Oratorio in Koblenz 2026

Name: CHRISTMAS ORATORIO, BWV 248, Cantatas I-III
Start: 2026-12-05T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-05T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Herz Jesu Kirche Koblenz

Festive Bach sound for the Advent season in Koblenz

On Saturday, December 5, 2026, Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio will fill the Sacred Heart Church in Koblenz with festive sound brilliance. The Bach Choir Koblenz and the Bach Orchestra Koblenz will present Cantatas I to III starting at 7 PM – an intense concert experience between jubilant choirs, radiant trumpets, and heartfelt arias.

When drums and trumpets open Advent

With the famous opening 'Jauchzet, frohlocket', a musical journey begins that has been part of Christmas for generations. Bach's intricate orchestration combines festive brass players, lively string runs, and precise choral passages into a sound picture full of energy and expectation. In the acoustics of the Sacred Heart Church, the work unfolds its special sacred atmosphere.

Strong voices and experienced musical direction

Soloists include Ana Madairos-Coutinho as soprano, Haruna Yamazaki as alto, Sebastian Haake as the Evangelist and tenor, and Peter Rembold as bass. The choir and orchestra are under the direction of Herman Wagener. The musical dramaturgy of the three cantatas leads from the announcement and birth of Christ to the moving Christmas message – carried by clear synchronization, precise conducting, and expressive stage performance.

A work between jubilation, contemplation, and grand sound architecture

Bach's Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 is among the most famous sacred works in European music history. Cantatas I to III combine majestic entrance choruses, virtuosic arias, and choral calm points. This creates a contrast of radiant festival sound and concentrated devotion that touches both connoisseurs of Baroque music and those experiencing the work live for the first time.

Advent mood with the Bach Choir Koblenz

The Bach Choir Koblenz has been associated with demanding choral works for decades and has performed major works such as Elijah, the St. John Passion, and the St. Matthew Passion alongside Bach's Christmas Oratorio. For the concert in the Sacred Heart Church, traditional choral music, historically shaped sound ideas, and the immediate audience atmosphere of a live concert come together.

Conclusion: Visitors can expect a festive church concert with four soloists, choir, and orchestra that musically opens Advent. Anyone wanting to not just hear Bach's Christmas Oratorio but experience it in all its emotional power should mark this concert in Koblenz on their calendar.