Bernstein's Mass

[jazzbird]

So I've been at home cooking all morning, and I must have music on while I cook. I pulled out Bernstein's Mass which I haven't listened to in a good year, at least. It's always been one of my favorites. Does anyone else love this piece? For those of you who are Christians, what do you think it has to say to us?

 

[BWV 1080]

I have to say I hate the piece with a passion. For me it exemplifies the worst of the late-60's early 70's kitsch. For a contemporary mass written by an actual Christian, I would recommend Stravinsky's (which ironically enough Bernstein has an excellent recording of)

 

[Rich48]

I have to say I hate the piece with a passion. For me it exemplifies the worst of the late-60's early 70's kitsch. For a contemporary mass written by an actual Christian, I would recommend Stravinsky's (which ironically enough Bernstein has an excellent recording of)

Total agreement. I bought this record way back when. Hate it with a passion!

Rich