The second large section of the Mass is the Gloria which consists of nine movements. The inner movements are framed by two gigantic outer movements for full orchestra and five-part chorus. The first movement (“Gloria in excelsis Deo”) is a jubilant dance of praise, displaying for the first time the full orchestral and choral forces. It is followed, without stop, by the second movement (“Et in terra pax”). This special piece begins more gently, like a pastorale, and continues with a choral fugue which builds, little by little, to a magnificent conclusion.

– Dennis Keene

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BACH “Gloria in excelsis Deo" and “Et in terra pax” from Mass in B Minor

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

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.