Voices of Connection: 11/17 Bach: “Agnus Dei” from Mass in B Minor
As we near the end of this monumental Mass, we experience one of the most expressive arias in all of Bach’s work, the alto solo “Agnus Dei.” Slow and deeply felt, the alto asks the Lamb of God for mercy. Bach sets the text in such a way that we almost don’t notice the words but respond instead to the almost moaning vocalism of the singer. In keeping with the mood of the piece, the melody of the violins lies in the very lowest register of the instrument. Tonight, at the end of the Gala, we will conclude this complete B Minor Mass with the final movement, “Dona Nobis Pacem,” one of the most glorious and inspiring pieces of music ever composed.
– Dennis Keene
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BACH “Agnus Dei” from Mass in B Minor
Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director
Silvie Jensen, contralto
Recorded live in concert on February 27, 2014, at Church of the Ascension
The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.