"As Cherubino Hannah Fraser showed an earthy vocal quality in her two arias especially in “Voi Che Sapete,” where voice relished in the long lines Mozart gives this character. She played the character with a timidity and it almost seemed as her Cherubino was always uncomfortable. Of course, there was a flirtatious nature as Fraser’s constantly gave winks toward the Countess and Susanna"
- OPERAWIRE, Prague
Fri, 11 Dec
|Melbourne Recital Centre
Bach's Christmas Oratorio - ACO
The ACO presents a blockbuster performance of Bach’s glorious oratorio, featuring exultant choral passages, a tenor soloist/narrator and magnificent orchestral forces.
Time & Location
11 Dec 2026, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
About the event
Touring exclusively to Sydney and Melbourne. Tickets from $49 or include in a Flexi-subscription to save up to 20%.
A performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is a transformative experience. Sublime choral and orchestral magic culminate in a feast for the senses. Bach wrote his Christmas cantatas to be performed on six different days. Here, you will immerse yourself in his masterpiece over one night.
The ACO presents a blockbuster performance of Bach’s glorious oratorio, featuring exultant choral passages, a tenor soloist/narrator and magnificent orchestral forces. Bach canvases the joy and wonder of the nativity story as Mary contemplates motherhood, the angels appear in triumphant glory before the shepherds and wise men bow before a tiny babe.
Tognetti’s affinity for Bach is famous and the ACO’s last presentation of this work, nearly a decade ago, blew critics and audiences away. With only three performances, book early to secure your seat to the ultimate event of the festive season.