The B Minor Mass is both a masterpiece and an enigma in Bach’s towering body of work. Completed in the final years of his life, it represents a summary of his vast musical knowledge and skill.
There is ongoing debate about why the greatest protestant composer would choose to set a Catholic mass. At two hours in length, there was no liturgical service suitable for performance, adding to the mystery. What is known is that the B Minor Mass contains some of the most glorious, complex, and inspired writing ever to flow from Bach’s pen, standing as one of the greatest achievements in all of art.
Nola Richardson
Soprano
Making her mark as an “especially impressive” (The New York Times) soprano, Australian/American Nola Richardson has won First Prize in all three major American competitions focused on the music of J.S. Bach…
Abigail Nims
Mezzo-soprano
Mezzo-soprano Abigail Nims is renowned as a musician of integrity and versatility for her performances of repertoire spanning from Bach, Handel, and Mozart to Crumb, Ligeti, and premieres of contemporary…
James Reese
Tenor
“A shining tenor,” (New York Classical Review) James Reese delivers dynamic performances that facilitate intimate connections between audiences and the art, with a voice the Washington Post calls “bright, agile,…
Harrison Hintzsche
Baritone
“Sonorous” (Opera News) and “Suave” (parterre box) baritone Harrison Hintzsche is a recitalist, concert singer, and ensemble musician who enjoys the unique challenge of interpreting a wide range of diverse…
Enrico Lagasca
Bass-Baritone
Filipino-American bass-baritone Enrico Lagasca is an acclaimed and sought-after artist, celebrated for his “smooth, dark bass voice” and commanding stage presence. With a repertoire that spans over a hundred oratorios, operatic…