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BBC Proms: 2012: Bach's Mass in B minor

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02/08/2012

Bach's Mass in B minor

BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, 2012, Bach's Mass in B minor

Charles Hazlewood presents Bach's Mass in B minor from the Royal Albert Hall.

Harry Bicket conducts The English Concert and Choir of the English Concert in a performance of Bach's Mass in B minor, from the Royal Albert Hall. Presented by Charles Hazlewood.

From the Royal Albert Hall, a performance of Bach's Mass in B minor, one of the great milestones of baroque music. Bach intended this glorious work, completed the year before his death, to be a summation of his church music, incorporating material from earlier compositions to great effect. Performed by The English Concert and Choir of the English Concert conducted by Harry Bicket. Presented by Charles Hazlewood.

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