Bach’s B-minor Mass with accentus, Monteverdi Choir, Insula orchestra & Laurence Equilbey

Bach’s Final Masterpiece

Bach’s Mass in B Minor is often seen as the culmination of a life devoted to sacred music — a vast and luminous tapestry of human emotion and spiritual reflection. Completed just a year before the composer’s death, it weaves together music composed across decades into a work of astonishing unity and expressive power. More than a liturgical setting, the mass stands as Bach’s personal testament: a summation of his musical genius and a gesture of transcendent faith. From the solemn intensity of the Kyrie to the jubilant brilliance of the Gloria, every movement speaks to both the divine and the deeply human. This exceptional performance offers audiences the rare chance to experience one of the greatest creations in the Western musical canon, in all its grandeur and intimacy.

accentus, Insula orchestra & Laurence Equilbey

Founded and directed by Paris-based conductor Laurence Equilbey, the renowned French choir accentus is celebrated worldwide for its clarity, emotional depth, and stylistic precision. For this exclusive Dutch appearance, accentus partners with the prestigious Monteverdi Choir, a leading British ensemble famed for its luminous and expressive choral artistry. Together, they form a powerful vocal union alongside Insula orchestra, one of Europe’s most dynamic period‑instrument ensembles of the past decade. Celebrated for historically informed interpretations that balance transparency, energy, and lyricism, Equilbey and her ensembles offer a radiant, deeply expressive reading of Bach’s B‑minor Mass - a rare opportunity to hear this iconic work brought to life by artists at the forefront of the European early‑music scene.

Núria Rial, Anna Lucia Richter & Werner Güra

The stellar lineup of vocal soloists includes Núria Rial, acclaimed for her “weightless and fluid” tone and specialist approach to baroque repertoire; Anna Lucia Richter, praised as “one of the most exciting young singers of her generation” with a “silvery” voice and refined expressive phrasing; and Werner Güra, a singer of rare musical intelligence, with a stellar reputation in Lieder and baroque music. This formidable solo team, alongside two outstanding choirs and period‑instrument orchestra, promises an unforgettable musical journey.