Bach Collegium San Diego Presents Season Highlight “J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor” at 3459 Manchester Ave

Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, presents its season highlight with its namesake composer “J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor BWV232.” 

The Mass in B minor represents a pinnacle and summation of Bach’s musical language into one cohesive work. Completed in 1748-9, the Mass in B minor was never performed during Bach’s lifetime. The first documented complete performance took place in 1859, over a century after Bach’s death.  

The Mass in B minor is a vast and complex work, with 26 individual sections exemplifying diverse musical styles, oftentimes borrowing from and recasting earlier works of Bach., Bach takes us on a journey through some of his most sublime musical ideas, from moments of meditation and repose, to full blown ecstasy and euphoria.  

Soloists

Estelí Gomez, soprano  

Jay Carter, countertenor  

Aaron Sheehan, Michael Jones, tenors  

Enrico Lagasca, bass 

Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community.