MASS IN B MINOR

with Orchestra la Scintilla, Florian Helgath conductor

18 March 2020

es Concerts», the new concert series with the Zürcher Sing-Akademie and Orchestra la Scintilla, presents the Mass in B minor by Johann Sebastian Bach - an unparalleled choral work with which the Zurich Sing-Akademie can show all its musical and artistic facets.

Bach has taken decades to work on and perfect one of the most important sacred works in music history. The "Mass in B Minor" is a true musical highlight and a magnificent experience - not only for the audience, but also for the performers. The solo arias of the work are written so differently that it is difficult to cover them with four soloists. Therefore the Zurich Sing-Akademie presents the work with its own soloists out of the choir ranks. A very unique alternative that takes the character of the piece into account and turns the performance into a very personal experience. The Baroque Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House "La Scintilla" is not only an expert in performance practice, but also in vocal accompaniment.

Performers:

ZÜRCHER SING-AKADEMIE

ORCHESTRA LA SCINTILLA

SOLOISTS

Jenny Högström, Jessica Jans, Anna Miklashevich soprano

Jane Tiik, Lisa Weiss soprano II

Franziska Brandenberger, Isabel Pfefferkorn, Anne-Kristin Zschunke alto

Martin Logar, Fabian Strotmann tenor

Ekkehard Abele, Thomas Trolldenier bass

FLORIAN HELGATH Conductor

Programme

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: MESSE IN H-MOLL BWV 232