live recording from the evangelical church in Trogen AR, Switzerland. With the choir & orchestra of the J.S. Bach Foundation under the direction of Rudolf Lutz (played on historical instruments). Comprehensive booklet with German cantata text, individual cantata introduction (in English and German) and musicological contribution by Dr. Anselm Hartinger and Rudolf Lutz. Lia Andres (soprano), Monika Mauch (soprano), Miriam Feuersinger (soprano), Marie Luise Werneburg (soprano), Ruby Hughes (soprano), Elvira Bill (alto), Margot Oitzinger (alto), Terry Wey (countertenor), Alexandra Rawohl (alto), Daniel Johannsen (tenor), Stephan MacLeod (bass), Daniel Perez (bass), Dominik Worner (bass), Tobias Wicky (bass), Matthias Helm (bass), als Solisten. «Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage!» (Triumph, rejoicing, rise, praising these days now) – Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is so much more than its masterly orchestration and skilled text interpretation. With its vigorous timpani part, the spirited music of the opening chorus cuts straight to the heart, soul, and feet. Listener’s will want to leap from their church pews and desk chairs, such is the power of this vibrant composition.