BACH: Mass in B Minor

Thursday, April 15, 2027 @ 7:30PM
Church of the Ascension
36 Fifth Avenue at Tenth St
New York, NY 10011

Johann Sebastian Bach - Mass in B Minor, BWV 232

Voices of Ascension Chorus and Orchestra
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director and Conductor
Soloists to be announced

This pillar of choral literature is one of the greatest works ever written by one of Western music’s preeminent composers. Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental Mass in B Minor stands as the culmination of a lifetime devoted to sacred music, an extraordinary synthesis of devotion and compositional mastery.  What truly elevates this masterpiece — and underscores the sheer extent of Bach’s holistic musical genius — is how flawlessly his brilliance translates across every layer of the music. Bach seamlessly shifts from intimate, deeply expressive showcase of the solo voice to the thunderous, intricate architecture of a full choir, all while treating the orchestral ensemble not merely as accompaniment, but as an equal partner. The Mass in B Minor is a work of unparalleled scope, where every vocal line and instrumental voice unites to form the ultimate testament to a lifetime spent refining his musical craft. 

Join the full Voices of Ascension Chorus and Orchestra on Thursday, April 15, 2027, as chorus, orchestra, and soloists bring this cosmic and deeply spiritual masterpiece to life. From the grandeur of the “Gloria” to the radiant majesty of the final “Dona Nobis Pacem,” Bach’s final major artistic offering promises an unforgettable evening that will bring audiences together to experience this music’s profound anguish, ecstatic elation, and spirit of joyful transcendence. 

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