Bach: Mass in B minor

Robert King’s rationale for using boy trebles and altos here is theoretically convincing, but both choruses and arias have some awkward or strained moments. Otherwise a good performance. George Hall

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3

Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:55 pm

COMPOSERS: Bach
LABELS: Hyperion
ALBUM TITLE: Mass in B minor
WORKS: Mass in B minor
PERFORMER: Soloists; Tölz Boys Choir, The King’s Consort & Choir/Robert King
CATALOGUE NO: CDD 22051

Robert King’s rationale for using boy trebles and altos here is theoretically convincing, but both choruses and arias have some awkward or strained moments. Otherwise a good performance. George Hall

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