Florilegium joins Salisbury Cathedral Choir and conductor David Halls for a programme of Bach’s music for the Easter season, pairing two celebratory sacred works with one of his most familiar orchestral pieces.
The Brandenburg Concertos (BWV 1046–1051) by Johann Sebastian Bach are widely regarded as some of the greatest orchestral compositions of the Baroque era. Director, Ashley Solomon, presents the concertos in reverse order, so that the number of players increases with each work. BACH JS: Brandenburg 6 BMW 1051 BACH JS: Brandenburg 5 BMW 1050 BACH [...]
The Mass in B minor is a remarkable work which combines all of Bach’s monumental gifts as a composer. It contains solos, duets, trios and incredible choruses in as many as eight parts, combining joy, sadness, melancholy but, above all, inspired melodic writing throughout. The lightness and control that The Bach Choir possesses makes this [...]