“The fact that I think Bach was mistaken [with regards to religion] doesn’t alter the fact that I think the B minor Mass is one of the great pinnacles of human achievement. It still absolutely moves me to tears to hear it. "
Douglas Adams there, about whom doubtless more anon. And having spent the last two days listening to nothing but Bach's Mass in B Minor, I have to agree. One of the most beautiful, moving things I've had the pleasure of hearing in a very long time.
The version that's had me captivated is by John Eliot Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists on Deutsche Grammophon. Amazon currently have copies going on Marketplace for a tenner, which I'd recommend as it's 25 quid to buy it new. Even at that, though - this one will repay any investment you make.
Go seek. Indeed, have a listen to the samples on the Amazon product page.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bach-Mass-in-B-minor/dp/B0000057CN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1215685161&sr=8-1
You'll thank me.
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