Robert King: The King's Consort
Release Date: 01 February 2005
Label: Hyperion Records Ltd
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 034571120515
Description
Of all Bach's great output of sacred music, the Mass in B minor stands alone, not just for its supreme musical greatness, but because it was composed for no specific occasion. It is unlikely that Bach ever heard (or even expected to hear) it performed in its entirety. Instead, the composer seems to have occupied part of his final years writing a work that was intended to be a summation of his art, a document for future generations, and a supreme personal opportunity to unite his faith in God with his life's work as a musician.
This is the first recording of the Mass in B minor to use an all-male choir and soloists as envisaged by the composer: a very exciting release which has already provoked much comment and anticipation.
Tracklisting
Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nir Kabaretti
The Brabant Ensemble / Stephen Rice
Steven Isserlis
The Nash Ensemble
MultiPiano Ensemble, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Ivor Bolton
Marc-Andre Hamelin
Marc-Andre Hamelin, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton
Gothic Voices / Christopher Page
Robert King: The King's Consort
Robert King: The King's Consort, New College Choir Oxford
Robert King: The King's Consort, King's Consort Choir
Robert King: The King's Consort, King's Consort Choir
Robert King: The King's Consort, King's Consort Choir
Robert King: The King's Consort, King's Consort Choir
Robert King: The King's Consort, New College Choir Oxford
Robert King: The King's Consort
