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Prom 48: An All-Bach Concert

An all-Bach Prom from the 成人快手 Singers, the Academy of Ancient Music and conductor David Hill. Bach: Mass in G minor, BWV235; Brandenburg Concerto No 2; Magnificat in D, BWV243.

Afternoon on 3 - with Jonathan Swain.

Another chance to hear an all-Bach Prom from the 成人快手 Singers, the Academy of Ancient Music and David Hill, including his Magnificat and Mass in G minor.

Presented by Martin Handley from the Royal Albert Hall, London

2pm:
Bach: Mass in G minor (BWV 235)

2.30pm:
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major (BWV 1047)

2.40pm:
Bach: Magnificat in D major (BWV 243)

Sophie Bevan (soprano)
Rebecca Evans (soprano)
Iestyn Davies (countertenor)
Nicky Spence (tenor)
Roderick Williams (baritone)
成人快手 Singers
Academy of Ancient Music
David Hill (conductor)

Bach's much-loved Magnificat, bright with fanfares and lively with dance rhythms, is paired with the composer's Mass in G minor in this Prom by the 成人快手 Singers and the Academy of Ancient Music. Though sometimes overlooked, Bach's Lutheran Masses are a treasure-trove of melody, borrowing their themes from the best of Bach's own cantatas. Completing the programme is the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, with its muscular textures and brilliant brass and wind colours.

[First broadcast on 21st August].

1 hour, 30 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Mass in G minor, BWV.235

    Singer: Iestyn Davies. Singer: Nicky Spence. Singer: Roderick Williams. Choir: 成人快手 Singers. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: David Hill.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F major, BWV.1047

    Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Director: Pavlo Beznosiuk.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Magnificat in D major, BWV.243

    Singer: Sophie Bevan. Singer: Rebecca Evans. Singer: Iestyn Davies. Singer: Nicky Spence. Singer: Roderick Williams. Choir: 成人快手 Singers. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: David Hill.
  • Johannes Brahms

    Pieces for Piano, No.6, Op 76

    Performer: Barry Douglas.

Credit

Role Contributor
Performer 成人快手 Singers

Broadcast

  • Wed 26 Aug 2015 14:00