The North Country Chorus presents J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio, sung in English, with soloists and orchestra under the direction of Alan Rowe on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Congregational Church in Peacham at 4 pm.

Additional area performances at the Congregational Church in Littleton on Friday, Dec. 1, and the Congregational Church in Wells River on Saturday, Dec. 2, both at 7:30 pm.

Soloists: Julie Drown, soprano; Katharine DeBoer, alto; Phil Brown, tenor; Lucas Weiss, bass.
“Christians, be joyful, and praise your salvation.” So begins J.S. Bach’s exuberant first cantata in the Christmas Oratorio. Trumpets blare and timpani boom as the 75 voices of the North Country Chorus announce the celebration of Christ’s birth.
“Break forth, O beauteous, heavenly light.” In addition to the exuberant choruses, audience will enjoy reflective chorales, many familiar to the ear as popular hymn tunes, as well as arias, airs and recitatives from the soloists.
Tickets through Catamount Arts: $12 ($5 students)
https://tickets.catamountarts.org/public/shows/the%20christmas%20oratorio/events
Admission at the door: $15 ($5 students).