AVROTROS Christmas concert: L'enfance du Christ
Programme
- Hector Berlioz L'enfance du Christ op.25 (oratorio)
In L'enfance du Christ , Berlioz shows an intimate, lyrical side. The Christmas oratorio is among the most cherished works of the great French Romantic. The Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and a star-studded cast connect the dots in an inspired reflection on Jesus' childhood.
Poignant simplicity
Religious Berlioz was not, but the rituals of the Catholic Church did stimulate his musical imagination. He left behind a whole series of sacred works including L'enfance du Christ: an exceptionally sensitive work about the formative years of Jesus Christ. For four years Berlioz tinkered with his oratorio, which is of a poignant simplicity and beauty.
Glossy design
Berlioz's Christmas oratorio now gets a glittering performance in the hands of the Radio Philharmonic and the Groot Omroepkoor. Beautiful roles are reserved for baritone Thomas Oliemans (Father) and the promising mezzo-soprano Maria Warenberg (Virgin Mary), artist in residence of AVROTROS. The Brit Edward Gardner, who previously performed Berlioz with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, is currently considered one of the most prominent Berlioz conductors.
Performers
Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
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Edward Gardner
Conductor
National Children's Choir
Choir
Marc Korovitch
Choir conductor
Irene Verburg
Choir conductor
Maria Warenberg
Mezzo-soprano, La vierge Marie
Robert Murray
Tenor, Le récitant
Florian Sempey
Baritone, Joseph
Patrick Bolleire
Bass, Hérode
Lucas van Lierop
Tenor, Centurion
Jasurbek Khaydarov
Bass, Polydorus
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