Bach's Mass in B minor

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Duration: 2 hours

From the Royal Albert Hall, a performance of Bach's Mass in B minor, one of the great milestones of baroque music. Bach intended this glorious work, completed the year before his death, to be a summation of his church music, incorporating material from earlier compositions to great effect. Performed by The English Concert and Choir of the English Concert conducted by Harry Bicket. Presented by Charles Hazlewood.

Credits

Series Producer
Helen Mansfield
Choir
The Choir of the English Concert
Conductor
Harry Bicket
Orchestra
The English Concert
Singer
Joelle Harvey
Singer
Malin Christensson
Singer
Iestyn Davies
Singer
Matthew Rose
Singer
Ed Lyon
Presenter
Charles Hazlewood
Director
Kriss Russman

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