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© Michiel Hendrickx
Hohe Messe by Herreweghe & Collegium Vocale Gent
Amsterdam, Concertgebouw — Main Hall
About the Event
Experience the unrivaled brilliance of Bach's iconic B Minor Mass, brought to life by the extraordinary talents of Collegium Vocale Gent, under the expert direction of Philippe Herreweghe. This mesmerizing performance showcases the impeccable artistry of soloists such as Alex Potter and Guy Cutting, further enhancing the profound beauty of this masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the pure genius of Bach and be captivated by the exquisite harmonies and divine melodies that define the B Minor Mass. Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to witness a truly awe‐inspiring musical event.
Program
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Mass in B minor, BWV 232 'Hohe Messe'
Artists
| Conductor: | Philippe Herreweghe Philippe Herreweghe is a Belgian conductor. He is principally known as a conductor of Johann Sebastian Bach, the German composer who wrote over one thousand works. He is regarded by leading Bach scholars today as a founding father of the baroque authentic practice, original instrument movement and one of record label Harmonia Mundi's most prolific recording artists, with over sixty albums to his name. His early training as a chorister and assistant choirmaster in a Jesuit school was complemented by piano studies at the Ghent Conservatory. At university Herreweghe studied psychiatry and formed a 12‐person choir devoted to the revolutionary performing practices of Gustav Leonhardt, Ton Koopman and the Kuijken brothers. |
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| Tenor: | Guy Cutting |
| Soprano: | Hana Blažíková |
| Orchestra & Choir: | Collegium Vocale Gent |
| Soprano: | Dorothee Mields |
| Countertenor: | Alex Potter |
| Bass: | Johannes Kammler |
Address
Concertgebouw, Concertgebouwplein, 10, Amsterdam, Netherlands — Google Maps
