Bach Society Houston presents Bach’s Christmas Oratorio & the Magnificat

Sat Dec 13 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

Brockman Hall | Shepherd School of Museum | Rice University | Houston

Bach Society Houston
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Bach Society Houston presents Bach\u2019s Christmas Oratorio & the Magnificat
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Houston’s seasonal tradition returns with Bach’s joyful Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 (Parts 1 & 5) and the radiant Magnificat, BWV 243 — a luminous program performed by the Bach Choir, Bach Orchestra, and outstanding soloists.
This uplifting celebration offers a powerful musical journey through the Nativity story and a beautiful way to mark the season.
✨ Your soundtrack for the season awaits — reserve your seats today.
A radiant celebration of Bach’s masterworks by Bach Society Houston:
? Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 (Parts 1 & 5)
? Magnificat, BWV 243
Performed on period instruments by the Bach Choir & Bach Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Rick Erickson and Artistic Director Designate Ben Kerswell.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Brockman Hall, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University
Tickets: $35–$50 | Students $10
bachsocietyhouston.org
✨ Featuring acclaimed tenor Kyle Stegall as the Evangelist, with outstanding soloists:
Sopranos: Renée Rybolt • Kaci Timmons • Amy Kerswell
Altos: Joshua Chavira • Ashley Duplechien • Laura Lisk-McCallum
Tenor: Cody Ryan Arthur
Basses: Christopher Besch • Keaton Brown
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Brockman Hall | Shepherd School of Museum | Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005-1827, United States

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