PROGRAMM: Johann Sebastian Bach „Weihnachtsoratorium. Kantate VI“ Isabel Klaus, Neukomposition – Premiere Carlo Donato Cossoni „Magnificat“ – first Swiss premiere since 355 years Advent songs with audience ___ The concert will be performed by a choir and orchestra formed specifically for this project, supported by a professional vocal quartet and the instrumental group "Kesselberg Ensemble" under the direction of Ilze Grudule. The "Christmas Oratorio sing-and-play-along" will feature semi-professional singers and instrumentalists from Basel and the surrounding region, who will be invited to prepare their own voices and instruments and participate in a rehearsal on the day and at the venue of the concert. Soloists: Theresa von Bibra – Sopran, Darta Paldina – Alt, Cyril Escoffier – Tenor, Raitis Grigalis – Bass Chor Gempen-Hochwald Gemischter Chor Grellingen Kammerchor Munzach Sing-and-play-along Chor und Orchester „Kesselberg Ensemble“ Ilze Grudule – Leitung Free entrance – Kollekte