MOZART'S MASS IN C MINOR AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL

Mystery surrounds Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor. The reasons why Mozart never finished the Mass are unclear, but its quality is not 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. The Bach Choir’s balance of power and precision makes them the perfect ensemble to perform this work alongside one of the world's most acclaimed chamber ensembles, Britten Sinfonia. The solo roles will be sung 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.