Sydney Philharmonia Choirs presents JS Bach's B Minor Mass. One concert only, The Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, 1pm, Easter Saturday, March 31
Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs on Easter Saturday, for an epic presentation of one of JS Bach's greatest choral works, his majestic B Minor Mass. Composed over the course of 16 years at the pinnacle of his power, this much lauded example of 18th Century sacred music was the largest and most adventurous undertaking of a mass settings of its time. Weaving moments of grandeur with intimate solo arias, the symphony draws on elements from across Bach's lifetime of compositions, conveying every aspect of the genius that gives his music its timeless power.
For this one-off performance, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs is delighted to be joined by four of Australia's finest baroque soloists - Janet Todd, soprano; Sally-Anne Russell, mezzo- soprano; Andrew Goodwin, tenor; and David Greco, baritone, with the magnificent sound of the Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Music Director, Brett Weymark.
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