“The Great Works of Sacred Music” S:1 E:7 Bachs Mass in B Minor

S:1 E:7 Bachs Mass in B Minor Trace the convoluted compositional history of the magnificent Mass in b minor, and explore Bachs motives for composing a work with no real practical function. Study how Bach blends older and newer musical styles and recasts musical material from his earlier works in creating a stunning compendium of his own style as a composer.