From Christmas Night to Celebration

Join us for an enchanting evening of Baroque music, featuring masters such as Vivaldi, Telemann, and Heinichen!

🎤 Performers:

• Linnéa Sundfaer Casserly, soprano
• Essi Lind-Vallinoja, alto
• Sofia Majanen, alto
• Niilo Erkkilä, tenor
• Mats Lillhannus, tenor
• Juhana Kotilainen, bass
• Helsinki Chamber Choir, conducted by Nils Schweckendiek
• Irma Niskanen, violin and leader of the Finnish Baroque Orchestra

Experience the beautiful Christmas Oratorio by Georg Philipp Telemann, Die Hirten an der Krippe zu Bethlehem, conducted by Nils Schweckendiek, alongside orchestral works led by Irma Niskanen. This rarely performed piece captures the essence of the Christmas spirit, framed as a pastoral play from Antiquity.

✨ Enjoy beautifully arranged Christmas songs and hymns, enhanced by the vibrant sounds of trumpets and timpani. The oratorio's unique accompanied recitatives involve multiple soloists, portraying both the ancient shepherds and the modern parish community.

Featured Works:

• Pastorale per la Notte di Natale by Johann David Heinichen
• Il riposo, per il Santissimo Natale by Antonio Vivaldi
• Orchestral Suite No 3 in D major by Johann Sebastian Bach, known for its iconic Air movement.

🕰️ Duration: 1 h 45 min (including intermission)

This concert is a collaboration between FiBO, Järvenpää's cultural and event services, and Järvenpää parish. Don't miss the pre-concert talk at the House of Nobility on December 12 from 5 pm to 5:30 pm.

🔔 Accessibility Information: The House of Nobility is not fully accessible. There are steps at the entrance, and access to the second-floor assembly hall is via stairs. The accessible entrance is located at Hallituskatu 2 B. Please notify the doorman for assistance upon arrival at +358 50 395 2349. An accessible restroom is available on the second floor, next to the concert café area.