J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor

One Night Only!
October 9!
Q&A with ACO’s Artistic Director, Thomas Crawford, and producer James Sapione, moderated by Dr. Carly York, to follow.

Experience Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental Mass in B Minor as never before in this intimate screening presentation that was recorded live at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The American Classical Orchestra, under the direction of Thomas Crawford, performs this masterwork on period instruments using authentic historical performance techniques. This screening brings audiences closer to the sound world that Bach himself would have known.

Captured in stunning HD with multiple cameras positioned both on stage and throughout the hall, this film places viewers at the heart of the performance. The meticulously recorded audio preserves every nuance of the live acoustic, while the cinematography creates an immersive experience that makes you feel present among the musicians.

Bach’s Mass in B Minor represents one of the most celebrated choral works ever written, yet it was never performed during the composer’s lifetime. This extraordinary piece seamlessly combines Protestant and Catholic musical traditions, which scholars believe reflects Bach’s desire to foster Christian unity through music. The American Classical Orchestra is committed to historical authenticity, by using original instruments that produce the softer, more transparent tones and “pungent bite” of the string instruments used in Bach’s era.

Produced by James Sapione of Iconoscope Productions, this concert film offers both seasoned classical music lovers and newcomers an unparalleled opportunity to witness musical history brought to life with scholarly precision and artistic passion.