Bach’s B minor Mass is filled with unforgettable moments. In our recent Change Your Tune podcast with our Musical Director David Hill, he talks through some of the most important moments in this captivating piece. You can listen to the podcast in full here. We can’t wait to perform it
The B minor Mass means so much to so many. But can our singers boil this masterpiece down to just one word? In a recent rehearsal, we asked our singers to do this – and while they certainly found it difficult, they gave some wonderful answers. Here’s what they came
We are deeply saddened by the death of our Vice President, Dame Felicity Lott — a true champion of music-making and an artist of extraordinary warmth, generosity and grace. Felicity’s support for The Bach Choir over many years meant so much to us all. Her remarkable musicianship and enduring commitment
What would Bach think if he heard his B minor Mass performed today? Ahead of our 150th anniversary celebration concert of the B minor Mass, which we were formed in 1876 to give the UK premiere of, we asked David Hill what Bach might think if he were sat in
In our landmark 150th anniversary season, we return to the work that started it all – Bach’s Mass in B minor. This extraordinary piece sits at the very heart of our history, and for this milestone return to Bach’s masterpiece we are joined by four incredible soloists. Their achievements speak
Our Bach Choir’s Musical Director, David Hill, recently described the opening bars of the B minor Mass as some of his favourite ever bars of music. Imagine how powerful this gorgeous writing will sound in the acoustic of the Royal Festival Hall, with Florilegium backing the Choir up… Join us