Any performance by William Christie and Les Arts Florissants is an event, and this year the Proms strikes gold as the orchestra and choir bring their historically-informed interpretation of Bach’s Mass in B Minor - the towering achievement made at the end of the composer’s life.
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They are joined by a stellar cast of soloists featuring Katherine Watson (soprano), Tim Mead (counter-tenor), Reinoud Van Mechelen (tenor) and André Morsch (baritone). Played straight through with no interval it promises to be a transcendent evening of great beauty and thoughtfulness.
General booking opens Saturday 7 May, 9:00.
| What | Prom 63 2016, Royal Albert Hall |
| Where | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP | MAP |
| Nearest tube | South Kensington (underground) |
| When |
On 01 Sep 16, 7:30 PM – 9:35 PM |
| Price | £14 - £58 |
| Website | Booking details |
