Bach: Mass in B minor

Of all Bach's great output of sacred music, the Mass in B minor stands alone, not just for its supreme musical greatness, but because it was composed for no specific occasion. It is unlikely that Bach ever heard (or even expected to hear) it performed in its entirety. Instead, the composer seems to have occupied part of his final years writing a work that was intended to be a summation of his art, a document for future generations, and a supreme personal opportunity to unite his faith in God with his life's work as a musician.

This is the first recording of the Mass in B minor to use an all-male choir and soloists as envisaged by the composer: a very exciting release which has already provoked much comment and anticipation.

CDD22051  109 minutes 9 seconds (2 discs)
‘King has succeeded brilliantly in reclaiming the profundity and emotional commitment of traditional Bach performances. This new Mass in B minor is a magnificent achievement and a joy to hear’ (BBC Mu ...
‘A reading which consistently brings out the joy of Bach's inspiration, not least in the great celestial outbursts of the Sanctus or the final Dona nobis pacem’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)
‘Robert King's recording is comparable with the best … a fine recording of a most persuasive interpretation’ (Soundscapes, Australia)