The crowning glory of Bach's achievements in sacred music, the Mass in B
Minor represents a powerful statement of Christian faith. Composed over
more than two decades, this unprecedented work pairs deliberately
archaic polyphonic sections with far-sighted modern ones, creating a
vast, symmetrical plan of almost theatrical proportions. Scored for five
solo voices, chorus, orchestra, and continuo, this towering masterpiece
is reprinted here from the authoritative Bach-Gesellschaft edition.
The work appears in full score, with bar-numbered movements and ample
margins at the bottom of each song page for notes and analysis. Ideal
for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall, this
affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume will be the edition
of choice for music students and music lovers alike.