---
title: "Christmas Oratorio"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/christmas-oratorio-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 311438
imdb_id: ""
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 153
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Christmas Oratorio (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/christmas-oratorio-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Christmas Oratorio is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Documentary, Music. Produced and broadcast by ZDF/Arte. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Experience a live performance of all six cantatas recorded in Brussels in December 2012."

### Why Watch
- features internationally renowned Bach expert Philippe Herreweghe
- includes all six cantatas

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime is long at two hours and thirty-three minutes
- limited to a single musical recording performance
- Tone & Suitability: This is a documentary and music recording suitable for fans of classical music.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, classical, live, documentary

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV channel, Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel, Stingray Classica Amazon Channel, Marquee TV Amazon Channel | myfilmfriend | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Stingray Classica Amazon Channel, Marquee TV Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | myfilmfriend | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stingray Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dorothee Mields** as *Soprano*
- **Damien Guillon** as *Alto*
- **Thomas Hobbs** as *Tenor*
- **Peter Kooij** as *Bass*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Christmas Oratorio?
It is a 2012 documentary and music recording featuring all six cantatas.

### Q: Who is featured in the film?
The film features Bach expert Philippe Herreweghe and the Collegium Vocale Gent.

### Q: Where was it recorded?
It was recorded at the Salle Henry Le Bœuf in the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Belgium.

### Q: When was it released?
It was released in December 2012.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The runtime is two hours and thirty-three minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Christmas Oratorio — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/311438)
- [Christmas Oratorio (2012) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/christmas-oratorio)
- [Christmas Oratorio - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Oratorio)

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