Several movements of what was later called the Mass in B minor were preceded by early versions: the Kyrie-Gloria Mass of 1733, the early G major version of the Credo rediscovered a few years ago in Gotha as well as the Sanctus of 1724. All of these shed interesting light on the history of this great masterpiece. For example, the brief “Credo” invocation differs from the later version in its choice of key, and the Sanctus was originally conceived for three sopranos, alto, tenor and bass. The Kyri...

• Missa, BWV 232 I, Fassung von 1733
  Besetzung: Gemischter Chor, SSATB), Orchester
• Credo in umum Deum, BWV 232 II, Frühfassung in G
  Besetzung: Gemischter Chor, SSATB), Orchester
• Sanctus, BWV 232 III, Fassung von 1724
  Besetzung: Gemischter Chor (SSATB), Orchester