Mass in B Minor in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) [Paperback]

Johann Sebastian Bach (Author), Opera and Choral Scores (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Vocal Scores | Publication Date: June 1, 1989

A universal statement of Christian faith and the crowning glory of Bach's lifework in the field of sacred music. Scored for a massive ensemble — 2 sopranos, alto, tenor, bass, chorus, orchestra and continuo — this towering masterpiece is reprinted here from the authoritative Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Includes translation of the text.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486259927
• ISBN-13: 978-0486259925
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for score-study and analysis., July 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Mass in B Minor in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) (Paperback)

The Dover Editions offer very affordable editions of some of the masterpieces of Classical music. In this way, the J.S. Bach Mass in B minor score is no exception. Offers alternate vocal part for the "Et in unum Dominum" duet. Plenty of room on the pages for notes, analytical comments, etc. Vocal parts are written in their respective clef as the score is taken from the Bach-Gesellschaft Edition. A must for any serious student of the music of J.S. Bach.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding quality, September 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Mass in B Minor in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) (Paperback)

An excelent book, all voices written on original clefs, alternate vocal parts for 'Et in unum Dominum' included, music font excelent, text original. A MUST for all who praise the work of Johann Sebastian Bach.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars FYI, September 4, 2003

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Orvis M. Fuller "O. Milner Fuller" (Granville, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mass in B Minor in Full Score (Dover Miniature Music Scores) (Paperback)

For those thinking of purchasing this edition, keep in mind that like many Dover scores, this one uses C-cleff notation. I'm not sure if I am supposed to be reviewing the work, or the edition. But I assume it's the edition, since nothing I say could possibly effect the way the music world's opinion of the great B Binor Mass. Other than the cleffs and the small print, it's a quality score.