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Birmingham Town Hall
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B3 3DQ
England
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Performers
Jeffrey Skidmore – Conductor
Elizabeth Adams – soprano
Katie Trethewey – soprano
Amy Wood – soprano
Martha McLorinan – Alto
Paul Bentley-Angell – Tenor
James Robinson – Tenor
Greg Skidmore – Bass
Lawrence White – Bass
Ex Cathedra Choir
Ex Cathedra Baroque Orchestra
Other concerts in this Series (+)
Programme Note
Bach’s Mass in B Minor is one of the great masterpieces of all time, and his supreme skill is evident from the powerful opening cry for mercy – Kyrie – to the heartrending plea of the concluding Agnus Dei. The awe-inspiring Sanctus, ablaze with trumpets and drums, was first conducted by Bach for his Leipzig Christmas service in 1724. The culmination of a lifetime of work, and completed shortly before his death, Bach never heard his Mass performed as a complete work – you won’t want to miss it!
Early booking is recommended.
This concert will end at approximately 6.30pm.
