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Prom 63: Bach's Mass in B minor as chamber music

By David Karlin, 02 September 2016
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Reviewed at Royal Albert Hall, London on 1 September 2016
Programme
Bach, Mass in B minor, BWV232
Performers
Katherine Watson, Soprano
Tim Mead, Countertenor
Reinoud Van Mechelen, Tenor
André Morsch, Baritone
Les Arts Florissants
William Christie, Conductor
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David Karlin
David Karlin
David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.