Much mystery surrounds Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor. The reasons why Mozart never finished the Mass are unclear, but the quality of his choral writing was never in doubt. It’s one of his most ambitious, awe-inspiring and moving works.

The range is extraordinary. Towering choruses segue into moments of striking intimacy - this is part of what earned the piece its informal ‘Great’ title. The Bach Choir’s balance of power and precision makes them the perfect ensemble to perform this work alongside the wonderful Britten Sinfonia, who “ought to enjoy national treasure status” (The Telegraph). The challenging and exposed solo passages will be expertly handled by Elizabeth Watts, Katherine Gregory, Sam Furness and James Platt.

This programme places the Mass alongside works that echo its influences. The overture to The Magic Flute opens the evening before two a cappella works from lifelong friends Clara Schumann and Brahms pave the way for the Mass.

Join to discover a monumental masterpiece filled with mystery, beauty and breathtaking scale.

Programme and repertoire

Elizabeth Watts - Soprano
Katherine Gregory - Soprano
Sam Furness - Tenor
James Platt - Bass
The Bach Choir - Chorus
Britten Sinfonia
David Hill - Conductor

Mozart - The Magic Flute (Overture)
Clara Schumann - Drei gemischte Chöre
Brahms - Motets Ach arme Welt
Brahms - Geistliches lied
Mozart - Mass in Cm

Important information

Bookings of between 6-9 people are eligible for a 15% discount, and bookings of 10+ people are eligible for a 25% discount. If you're buying for a group of 6 or above, please email groupbookings@thebachchoir.org.uk stating how many tickets you're buying to receive instructions on how you can get these discounts.

Seating has been divided into the below areas. Seating within each block will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Please arrive with your party to ensure that we can seat you together. If you intend to arrive separately to your party, please ensure that you enter their names in the 'attendee name' field for each ticket that you'll be prompted with before payment so that they can enter without the lead booker present.

If you're a wheelchair user and are booking a ticket, you're entitled to a free carer ticket. Please contact joe.garvey@thebachchoir.org.uk to arrange this and for information on accessibility.