Mass in B Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach-
UM Concert Singers with Orchestra and Soloists
Thursday, March 8, 2012 • 7 p.m.
The University of Mississippi Concert Singers with orchestra and soloists will perform Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach conducted by Dr. Donald Trott, Director of Choral Activities at the university. Guest artists include Debra Spurgeon, soprano; Mitzi Westra, alto; Jos Milton, tenor; Bradley Robinson, bass and Brad Bennight, harpsichord.
The Mass in B Minor is considered by most choral scholars to be the greatest choral-orchestral work ever composed. The composing of the Mass in B Minor began in 1724 with the writing of the Sanctus. The Credo was composed in 1732, Kyrie and Gloria in 1733 and it was in 1738 that the Mass was finally completed. Bach heard individual movements performed, but he never heard the movements together in a single performance.
Ticket Prices:
$29 Orchestra/Parterre • $21 Mezzanine/ Balcony (Gen. Adm.)