Then it gets even more Christmassy. After Mendelssohn’s choral arrangement of Luther’s Christmas classic “Vom Himmel hoch”, the concert culminates in a Christmas oratorio on Christmas Day. Contrary to expectations, this is not the work of the same name by Johann Sebastian Bach but a much shorter version by the Frenchman Camille Saint-Saëns. The then organist of the famous “Église de la Madeleine” in Paris composed it in December 1858 in less than two weeks. Saint-Saëns’ instrumentation is interesting. He does without any wind instruments but includes parts for five soloists – an operatic Christmas indeed!
And for those who would like to sing along, there will be the opportunity to join in a Christmas carol in the Großer Saal – depending on the pandemic situation.
Programme
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
“Magnificat in D” & Christmas Cantata “Vom Himmel hoch”
Camille Saint-Saëns
“Oratorio de Noël”, op. 12
Performers
- Veronika Seghers
- soprano
- Iris Marie Sojer
- mezzo-soprano
- alto
- Sangmin Jeon
- tenor
- Andreas Beinhauer
- baritone
- Chor der Konzertgesellschaft Wuppertal e. V.
- Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra
- Benjamin Reiners
- conductor
Organiser
Kurt-Drees-Str. 4
42283 Wuppertal
info@sinfonieorchester-wuppertal.de
www.sinfonieorchester-wuppertal.de
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Worth Knowing For Your Visit
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Directions
The Historische Stadthalle is located in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia and lies in the centre of Wuppertal-Elberfeld. We are easily reached by public transport. The ICE train station and local bus stops are in the immediate vicinity.
This is where you will find detailed directions.
Parking Flat Day Rate
Make use of our flat day rate for parking. It only costs 4 euros. One useful tip: you can pay at the pay stations in the multi-storey car park itself or in the stairwell either when you return to your vehicle or in advance of attending events. That will save you time waiting at the pay stations after the end of events.
Accessibility
It goes without saying that the Historische Stadthalle is equipped to provide access for disabled people.
Wheelchair ramps and lifts (with announcement) will provide you with easy access to all rooms.
Parking spaces for disabled people are available both in the multi-storey car park and in the Südstrasse car park.
Toilets for disabled people can be found on the ground floor (to the right of the main entrance) at the eastern end of the foyer. They are clearly signposted.
A wheelchair is available in the building.
An unlimited number of wheelchair places is available in the Großer Saal.
Our concierge, foyer team and culinaria staff are happy to help should you need assistance at any time.