Núria Rial & Café Zimmermann

Christmas cantatas by Bach and Telemann

Performers

Núria Rial, soprano
Café Zimmermann

Program

G. P. Telemann: "Overture" of the Pastoral, TWV 55: F7
G. P. Telemann: Cantata for the second day of Christmas, TWV 1:1200
J. S. Bach: Prelude and fugue in G major, BWV 884
J. S. Bach: Aria “Süsser Trost”, from the Cantata on the third day of Christmas, 1725
J. S. Bach: Trio sonata in G major, BWV 1038
J. S. Bach: Aria “Wie lieblich”, from the Cantata on the third day of Christmas, 1724
G. P. Telemann: Quartet in G major, TWV 43: G5
G. P. Telemann: Fragment of the Cantata of the Second Day of Advent, TWV 1:301

Details

The Palau Bach cycle delves into the Christmas spirit with a delicate and luminous performance by soprano Núria Rial and the ensemble Café Zimmermann, a benchmark in historically informed performance. The programme, which combines cantatas and instrumental works by Bach and Telemann, evokes the joy and intimacy of Baroque Christmas celebrations. Rial lends her voice to arias full of sweetness and hope, while the ensemble displays its sonic elegance in highly refined pieces. An evening that invites us to experience Advent through a serenely beautiful and timeless musical landscape.

Information and tickets

Dates and tickets

  • 16 December 2025
    Tuesday
    19:30 h
    Petit Palau

Production information

Prices:32 €
Organized by:Fundació Orfeó Català-Palau de la Música

Núria Rial & Café Zimmermann