Bach: Mass In B Minor / Jacobs
) | Label: BRILLIANT Catalog: BRI95110 Format: CD Rias-Kammerchor; Creed; Akademie Fuer Alte Musik Berlin; JacobsComposed by: Bach, Johann Sebastian J. S. Bach’s Mass in B minor is regarded by many as one of the supreme achievements of Western classical music.At around two hours in duration, its enormous length was clearly beyond the requirements of the divine service or indeed any liturgical purpose.The music itself is full of a variety of styles.Boasting of a line-up of famous soloists, this René Jacobs directed performance, featuring the superlative Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, was described as “Spacious and intimate … a compelling performance” by the BBC Music Magazine following its initial release.  Price: $16.98 |