The baroque Christmas spirit arrives in Barcelona with one of the world's leading ensembles in the interpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach. 🎶✨

Renowned conductor Philippe Herreweghe leads the Collegium Vocale Gent as part of the Palau Bach series, offering an evening dedicated to one of the German composer's greatest masterpieces.

🎶 Collegium Vocale Gent & Herreweghe: Bach's Christmas Oratorio

📅 December 18, 2026

🕐 7:00 PM

📍 Palau de la Música Catalana (Concert Hall), Barcelona

🎟️ From €28 to €88

📖 The musical programme

The concert focuses on Johann Sebastian Bach's celebrated Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248. On this occasion, the ensemble will perform cantatas 1, 2, 3, and 6 from this cornerstone of sacred music.

The vocal lineup features soloists Marie Luise Werneburg (soprano), Alex Potter (countertenor), Guy Cutting (tenor), and Florian Störtz (bass), joined by the choir and orchestra of Collegium Vocale Gent.

🏛️ Palau Bach series and performers

This concert is presented as part of the Palau Bach series at the Palau de la Música Catalana, hosted in its historic Concert Hall.

Guided by maestro Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent brings its acclaimed expertise and stylistic depth to baroque music and the works of Bach.

✨ An unmissable encounter with baroque music and Johann Sebastian Bach at the Palau.