Credits:

Philippe Herreweghe

Description:

This is the third release in the "Originale" series of performances on original instruments. This is the third release in the "Originale" series featuring performances on original instruments by conductor Philippe Herreweghe, who is renowned for his Bach performances based on solid research and thorough interpretation. The album is full of Bach's unique aesthetics, but includes four Lutheran masses that are often overshadowed by the "Mass in B Minor. Countertenor Gérard Reine takes the alto voice, as well as Christoph Pregardien (tenor) and Peter Coy (bass). 1989 recording. (C)RS