Which is the best recording of Bach's Mass in B mi
I'm searching for the best recording of Bach's Mass in B Minor. It's my all time favourite and would like to find a very good "technical" version. Any suggestions?
If you want a more "modern" instrument sound, then on LP or a CD reissue (Philips) is Eugen Jochum conducting the Bayerischen Rundfunks orchestra and chorus...
Great suggestions. I'm looking for a CD. Also, I'm after suggestions for CD's that are technically very well done. I'm new to audio, but not new to choral music, having been a conductor for many years. I would like to hear what a good version, recorded well sounds like regardless of the style. I will probably end up with all the recordings anyway.
Baileyje.......where were you conducting, inquiring minds have to know.
I think the best version Bach Mass B minor to start and branch out from is Gardiner/Archiv, the sound is very good but not exceptional. Unfortunately this is still full price version.
For exceptional sound check the Gardiner/Archiv version of Monterverdi "vespro della beata vergine" this is very impressive recording with massive soundstage.
My conducting was not very glamorous. I was a choral music director for 15 years at the high school level before I was demoted to principal. I directed many "Messiah's" and Bach Cantata's, but never my favourite, the Mass in B Minor. In fact, I've never performed it. I've always lived in a rural area and just never had the opportunity. I will get the Gardiner/Archiv Mass and also the Monterverdi. I'll let you know how I like it.
The Monteverdi "vespers" was recorded in St Marks cathederal in Venice Italy, there are sections featuring vocals from upper balcony of cathederal that literally sound like voices from the heavens......very impressive.
Please keep us posted on your findings. Also Gardiner/Archiv series has other major Bach liturgical works that generally are very good overall choices.
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