Bach, J S: Mass in B minor, BWV232

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the Crucifixus is refreshingly strong in character, while the Agnus Dei is beautifully shaped. Balance and blend are excellent- there is no doubt the enormous care has been taken over this recording. — Choir & Organ, January/February 2014 More…

Release Date: 2nd Sep 2013
Catalogue No: ACC24283
Label: Accent
Length: 1 hour 41 minutes

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Bach, J S: Mass in B minor, BWV232

Work length1:41:10

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Collegium Vocale 1704, Collegium 1704
Vaclav Luks
Recorded: 6-10 January 2013
Recording Venue: Studio Domovina, Prague, Czech Republic

Kyrie eleison (Chorus)

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Christe eleison (Soprano 1 and 2)

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Kyrie eleison (Chorus)

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Gloria in excelsis Deo (Chorus)

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Et in terra pax (Chorus)

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Laudamus te (Soprano 2)

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Gratias agimus tibi (Chorus)

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Domine Deus (Soprano 1, Tenor)

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Qui tollis peccata mundi (Chorus)

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Qui sedes ad dextram Patris (Alto)

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Quoniam tu solus Sanctus (Bass)

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Cum Sancto Spiritu (Chorus)

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Credo in unum Deum (Chorus)

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Patrem omnipotentem (Chorus)

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Et in unum Dominum (Soprano 1, Alto)

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Et incarnatus est (Chorus)

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Crucifixus (Chorus)

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Et resurrexit (Chorus)

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Et in Spiritum Sanctum Dominum (Bass)

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Confiteor unum baptisma (Chorus)

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Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum (Chorus)

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Sanctus (Chorus)

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Osanna (Double Chorus)

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Benedictus (Tenor)

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Osanna (Double Chorus)

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Agnus Dei (Alto)

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Dona nobis pacem (Double Chorus)

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Following two prize-winning recordings of works by Jan Dismas Zelenka (ACC24244 and ACC24259) highly praised by the international press, the Prague Collegium 1704 directed by Václav Luks has meanwhile given guest performances at the most important European concert venues. With its new CD recording, the ensemble has now conquered a milestone in baroque choral literature: Johann Sebastian Bach's B-minor Mass. The enigma of this great Catholic Mass by the Protestant Bach has continued to occupy musicologists to the present day.

In accordance with the current state of research, the ensemble is set up according to the ideals of Johann Sebastian Bach. The choir – the high-quality Collegium Vocale 1704 – provides not only choral parts, with four singers to each part, but also the soloists, accompanied by an orchestra of 30 instrumentalists all of whom are internationally known specialists in historically accurate performance practice.

This new recording, the first Czech CD recording of this work on historical instruments, captivates listeners through the special charm, lightness and great virtuosity for which this ensemble is noted, together with the extensive knowledge and seriousness with which Václav Luks tackles his projects. Whereas a rather Protestant sobriety dominates other recordings of Bach's great Mass, this recording is impressive for its Catholic-influenced, Bohemian joy in music-making - with a zest for living that can be felt at all times.

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January/February 2014

the Crucifixus is refreshingly strong in character, while the Agnus Dei is beautifully shaped. Balance and blend are excellent- there is no doubt the enormous care has been taken over this recording.

December 2013

there is no mistaking Collegium 1704's qualities: the superb choir sing with judicious weight and solemnity in the opening chords of the Kyrie...There's plenty of sparkle and vigour in the trumpet-laden opening of the Gloria...another highly accomplished Mass in B minor rather than an essential new perspective - but there's nothing wrong with that.

11th December 2013

Blaziková is one of the brightest stars in the early music scene right now, and it is easy to understand why that is the case. She has a very beautiful voice, with a bright timbre and great flexibility. Her articulation and phrasing and her treatment of dynamics are outstanding and very appropriate for this kind of music. She is the main asset of this recording.

March 2014

the soloists are excellent, the choir’s intonation, attack and ensemble are impeccable and the orchestra is controlled ...the clarity of texture is exemplary.

Bach, J S: Mass in B minor, BWV232

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