“This performance of Bach’s mighty B Minor Mass by Ex Cathedra and the Ex Cathedra Baroque Orchestra was quite simply magnificent. Never has such an intense two-and-something hours sped-by so utterly engrossingly.

“Their usual conductor, Jeffery Skidmore – the esteemed founder of Ex Cathedra – was indisposed, so Steven Devine stepped in. Steven was originally booked as the organist, so he swapped the keyboard for the podium…

“Conductor, Steven Devine, shaped the music with tremendous attention to detail, and all of the detail came across. Nothing was lost. The choir sang with total commitment and concentration that was utterly engrossing. Likewise, the band were superb, and there were some wonderful obligato solos from flutes, oboes, bassoon, lead violin, and others…”

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