William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 12-25-14

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 12-25-14

“Wassail” is from the Old Norse “ves heill”–to be of good health. They had a tradition of visiting neighbors on Christmas Eve and drinking to their health.

Christmas Oratorio BWV 248

Here is Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 written for the Christmas season of 1734 by J. S Bach.

It is performed by Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists.

Merry Christmas

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Christmas Oratorio BWV 248

Christmas Oratorio BWV 248