Bach: Mass in B minor BWV 232 / Zomer, Gens, Scholl, Prégardien, Kooy, Müller-Brachmann; Herreweghe
On this CD:
1. Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Veronique Gens, Peter Kooy, Christoph Pregardien, Andreas Scholl, Hanno Muller-Brachmann, Johannette Zomer
Conducted by Philippe Herreweghe
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
This recording is, quite frankly, a marvel. In the opening bars of the Kyrie, where tradition dictates a powerful, agonized cry for mercy, Philippe Herreweghe offers a gentle, awestruck plea that took this listener's breath away. Extroverted movements like the Gloria, Et resurrexit, and Sanctus lack nothing in excitement; Qui tollis and Dona nobis pacem feel like fervent prayers. Herreweghe's luminous Collegium Vocale and skillful, sensitive instrumentalists make every gesture, large and small, seem exactly right. The soloists have attractive voices that blend with the period instruments and each other; while each is exquisite, tenor Christoph Prégardien and alto Andreas Scholl are magnificent. Underlying the entire performance is a sense of contemplative wonder that suits this deeply religious music perfectly. --Matthew Westphal
Bach: Mass in B minor BWV 232 / Zomer, Gens, Scholl, Prégardien, Kooy, Müller-Brachmann; Herreweghe, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Philippe Herreweghe, Andreas Scholl, Véronique Gens, Collegium Vocale, Johannette Zomer, Christoph Prégardien, Peter Kooy, Hanno Müller-Brachmann, Choral, Classical, Classical Vocals, Mass
Bach: Mass in B minor BWV 232 / Zomer, Gens, Scholl, Prégardien, Kooy, Müller-Brachmann; Herreweghe
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