Reflections on Bach’s B Minor Mass

Conductor Simon Lindley reflects on the B Minor Mass, its history and relationship with Yorkshire – yes, Arthur Sullivan conducted what is reputed to be the first complete performance of the mass in Britain (outside London) in Leeds in 1886. It’s thanks to Sullivan that the Mass is now so well known in Britain, and his excellent edition of the score is still in print. Read more in Simon’s reflections here

Author: Anne Adams

Sheffield Bach Society's Social Secretary and Web site manager. I'm a Trustee of Classical Sheffield and of Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (SPC), for which I'm also the Administrator. I sing first soprano with the Sheffield Bach Choir, and second soprano with SPC and with the Sheffield Lydian Singers.