Ensemble Resonanz

• Classical Music

Why would an ensemble that made its name performing rarities from early and contemporary music then turn to the most successful oratorio of the Baroque? Ensemble Resonanz would presumably answer, »Christmas without the Christmas Oratorio is only half the story. As often as you may have heard or played the piece, you still want to hear or play it again.«

The ensemble has been performing its own version of Bach’s Christmas classic for six years now – pared down and with unconventional instrumentation, a little like a concert at home for friends. The concert hall becomes a sitting room, the musicians become a choir, and the work becomes chamber music with Baroque violas, electric guitar and vintage keyboards.

PERFORMERS

Ensemble Resonanz chamber orchestra

Hanna Herfurtner soprano

Anne Bierwirth mezzo-soprano

Mirko Ludwig tenor

Simon Schnorr bass

Johannes Öllinger electric guitar

Markus Schwind trumpet

Michael Petermann vintage keyboards

PROGRAM

»Bachs Weihnachtsoratorium als urbane Kammermusik«