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Program and cast
26 December 2025
Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio – Cantatas 1, 2, 3 and 6, BWV 248
Julian Prégardien (tenor)
Yulia Lezhneva (soprano)
Olivia Vermeulen (mezzo-soprano)
Hanno Müller-Brachmann (bass-baritone)
Collegium Vocale Gent (artistic director: Philippe Herreweghe)
Conducted by: Iván Fischer
Budapest Congress Center
The Budapest Congress Center is one of Hungary's premier venues for concerts and large-scale cultural events. With a main hall that can accommodate up to 2,000 guests, it offers excellent acoustics and modern facilities to ensure an unforgettable musical experience. Additional smaller halls host more intimate performances, workshops, or rehearsals, making it versatile for a variety of events.
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