Bach: Mass in B minor

“Gardiner brings a concept of the work which not only explores its ineffable mysteries but also savours the magnificence of its architecture. With members of the chorus doubling as soloists, and all singing splendidly, this is in every way enjoyable... A clear first choice among available versions”. (Gramophone, 1986)

CD 1:

Missa

Kyrie

1. Chorus: Kyrie Eleison - 9:29

2. Duet: Christe Eleison - 4:52

3. Chorus: Kyrie Eleison - 3:30

Gloria

4. Chorus: Gloria In Excelsis (Attaca) - 1:43

5. Chorus: Et In Terra Pax - 4:01

6. Aria: Laudamus Te - 3:53

7. Chorus: Gratias Agimus Tibi 3:01

8. Duet: Domine Deus (Attaca) - 5:18

9. Chorus: Qui Tollit Peccata Mundi 3:19

10. Aria: Qui Sedes Ad Dextram Patris - 4:24

11. Aria: Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus (Attaca) - 4:24

12. Chorus: Cum Sancto Spirito - 3:48

CD 2:

Credo (Symbolum Nicenum)

1. Chorus: Credo In Unum Deum 1:55

2. Chorus: Credo In Unum Deum / Patrem Omnipotentem 1:53

3. Duet: Et In Unum Dominum - 4:11

4. Chorus: Et Incarnatus Est 3:25

5. Chorus: Crucifixus - 3:07

6. Chorus: Et Resurrexit - 3:47

7. Aria: Et In Spiritum Sanctum - 5:29

8. Chorus: Confiteor (Attaca) - 2:32

9. Chorus: Et Exspecto Resurrectionem - 3:34

Sanctus

10. Chorus: Sanctus - 5:24

Osanna, Benedictus, Agnus Dei Et Dona Nobis Pacem

11. Chorus I/II: Osanna In Excelsis 2:31

12. Aria: Benedictus, Qui Venit - 4:47

13. Chorus I/II: Osanna (Da Capo) - 2:33

Agnus Dei

14. Aria: Agnus Dei - 5:46

15. Chorus: Dona Nobis Pacem - 3:20