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Mozart鈥檚 Great Mass at the Proms

Scotland鈥檚 premier baroque ensemble, the Dunedin Consort, led by John Butt, unveil the musical inspiration behind Mozart鈥檚 Great Mass in C minor, a colossus of the choral repertoire.

A musical mystery awaits at the Royal Albert Hall as Scotland鈥檚 premier baroque ensemble, the Dunedin Consort, led by John Butt, unveil the musical inspiration behind Mozart鈥檚 Great Mass in C minor, a colossus of the choral repertoire.

The revered work comprises the entire second half of the concert, while audiences are first treated to a series of shorter pieces by JS Bach and CPE Bach, two men who inspired Mozart in the creation of his mighty Mass. The Dunedin Consort is joined on stage by an all-star roster of vocal soloists comprising of Nardus Williams, Lucy Crowe, Jess Dandy, Benjamin Hulett and Robert Davies. Katie Derham presents with special guest Anna Lapwood.

1 hour, 44 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Orchestra Dunedin Consort
Conductor John Butt
Singer Robert Davies
Singer Benjamin Hulett
Singer Jess Dandy
Singer Nardus Williams
Singer Lucy Crowe
Producer Joseph Fell
Director Matthew Amos
Production Company Livewire Pictures

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