♪ MusicAges 16–18
Mass in B Minor
Johann Sebastian Bach · 1749
ProtestantEuropean
Bach's last major work, a full Latin Mass setting by a Lutheran who knew he was leaving the summit of Western sacred music behind him. The Sanctus alone is two centuries ahead of its time. Try the Herreweghe or the Gardiner recordings.
Listening resources
These are free or public-domain recordings and performances wherever possible.