Mass in B minor: Kyrie eleison (I)

A Moment of Bach

In January 2021, on our very first episode, we explored a "bass drop" moment at the very end of Bach's monumental Mass in B minor, where the soaring high voices and instruments suddenly give way to a deep, full, bass sound, in one of the most satisfying moments of music of all time!

Today, we revisit the evergreen Mass in B minor, and find another "bass drop" moment suggested by listener Bill -- this time from the very first movement. Here, the fugue subject enters for the first time in the bass voices, and in a stroke of genius, the Netherlands Bach Society has the full bass section enter for the first time at this critical moment.

The video by the Netherlands Bach Society is a true artistic treasure -- not to be missed! See it here -- and listen with headphones or good speakers -- enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FLbiDrn8IE