Johann Sebastian Bach's "Messe in h-moll, BWV 232," released on Decca in 2002, is a monumental work that showcases the composer's unparalleled mastery of the Baroque style. This album presents a complete performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor, a choral masterpiece that stands as one of the pinnacles of Western classical music. Recorded at the historic Thomaskirche in Leipzig, where Bach served as Cantor for 25 years, this performance captures the essence of Bach's spiritual and musical genius.
The Mass in B Minor is a grand setting of the Catholic liturgical text, meticulously crafted by Bach over many years. This album features all 27 movements of the mass, from the solemn "Kyrie eleison" to the triumphant "Dona nobis pacem." Each movement is a testament to Bach's contrapuntal skill and profound understanding of vocal writing, blending intricate polyphony with deeply expressive melodies.
The album spans nearly two hours, offering a comprehensive journey through Bach's sacred music. The performances are marked by their precision, clarity, and emotional depth, bringing to life the intricate textures and harmonic richness of Bach's score. This recording is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the full breadth of Bach's musical legacy and the timeless beauty of his choral works.
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 1, Kyrie eleison IJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 2, Christe eleisonJohann Sebastian Bach, Elly Ameling, Yvonne Minton, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 3, Kyrie eleison IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 4, Gloria in excelsis Deo - No. 5, Et in terra paxJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 6, Laudamus teJohann Sebastian Bach, Elly Ameling, Yvonne Minton, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 7, Gratias agimus tibiJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 8, Domine DeusJohann Sebastian Bach, Yvonne Minton, Elly Ameling, Werner Krenn, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 9, Qui tollis peccata mundiJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 10, Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisJohann Sebastian Bach, Helen Watts, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 11, Quoniam tu solus sanctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Tom Krause, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 12, Cum Sancto SpirituJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 13, Credo in unum DeumJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 14, Patrem omnipotentemJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 15, Et in unum DominumJohann Sebastian Bach, Elly Ameling, Helen Watts, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 16, Et incarnatus estJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 17, CrucifixusJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 18, Et resurrexitJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 19, Et in Spiritum SanctumJohann Sebastian Bach, Tom Krause, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 20, Confiteor unum baptisma - No. 21, Et expecto resurrectionemJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 22, SanctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 23, Osanna in excelsisJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 24, Benedictus - No. 25, Osanna in ExcelsisJohann Sebastian Bach, Werner Krenn, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 26, Agnus DeiJohann Sebastian Bach, Helen Watts, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 27, Dona nobis pacemJohann Sebastian Bach, Chorus of the Singakademie, Vienna, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
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