The foundations of the Mass in B Minor

Bach at his finest

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Bach at his finest Bach at his finest

The background

Bach at his finest

Which work did Bach regard as his finest? There’s a good chance it might have been the Mass in B Minor. This programme presents the foundations of this masterpiece: three cantatas that Bach used at the end of his life, in the Mass in B Minor.

The originals of what is maybe the very finest of Bach’s work“

For example, the ‘Patrem omnipotentem’ originated from Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm, the ‘Osanna’ from Preise dein Glücke, gesegnetes Sachsen, and the ‘Agnus Dei’ from Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen. Richard Egarr leads the ensemble in these originals of what is maybe the very finest of Bach’s work. Egarr is a true specialist in early music, with his roots in English choral music. He likes to approach the music as if he is discovering it on the spot. Fresh and flowing, with a starring role for the vocals.

The concert

Works and Performance

Works

Johann Sebastian Bach
Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm, BWV 171
Preise dein Glücke, gesegnetes Sachsen, BWV 215
Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11

Performers

Netherlands Bach Society
Richard Egarr, harpsichord and leader

Rowan Pierce, soprano
Reginald Mobley, alto
Guy Cutting, tenor
Matthew Brook, bass

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Mass in B minor

Latin church music, BWV 232