Pentecost Concert offered by the Veneranda Fabbrica to the city:
Mass in B minor (BWV 232)
by Johann Sebastian Bach
21st may 2026, 7.30 p.m.
Duomo Cathedral
Ensemble laBarocca
Officium Musicum
Schola Cantorum Venerandae Fabricae
and a group of Pueri Cantores of the Veneranda Fabbrica
Conducted by Ruben Jais
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ADMISSION IS FREE WITH MANDATORY RESERVATION
Reservations will open at 4:00 p.m. on May 12 on this page
Milan Cathedral once again proves to be the spiritual heart and vibrant cultural centre of the city with an event of outstanding artistic significance: the return, after twenty-six years, of Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental Mass in B minor (BWV 232), scheduled for Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7.30 p.m.
On the occasion of the Solemnity of Pentecost, the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo renews its tribute to the citizens of Milan by presenting an interpretation that is not merely commemorative, but the result of profound intellectual and spiritual research.
The aim of this new event is to offer a fully philological performance, placing this absolute masterpiece within a contemporary perspective by embracing the achievements of recent international research on Bach performance practice. Through the use of original instruments and a historically informed approach, the audience will be able to experience an “exegesis” that seeks to come as close as possible to the composer’s original intentions.
At the heart of this interpretative challenge will be the instrumental and vocal ensemble laBarocca, the instrumental ensemble Officium Musicum, and the Schola Cantorum Venerandae Fabricae, joined on this special occasion by a group of pueri cantores of the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano, all under the direction of Ruben Jais.
Luca Scaccabarozzi is the Choir Master. Monsignor Massimo Palombella, S.D.B., Superintendent of the Musical Heritage of the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo, conducts the Schola Cantorum Venerandae Fabricae, while Isabella Basile and Luca Granziera are responsible for the vocal preparation of the pueri cantores taking part in this performance.
The project also stands out for its strong educational value: particular attention has been devoted to the performers, favouring young talents of excellence in order to offer them a professional and highly formative experience.
Moreover, on this special occasion, the concert will be available via live streaming. Those unable to attend in person will be able to connect to the Duomo di Milano YouTube channel (Duomo Milano TV), also accessible via www.duomomilano.it, and enjoy a front-row seat online.
Booking and access details:
Admission to the concert on 21 May is free with mandatory reservation starting from 4 p.m. on 12 May, in this page.
Access to the Cathedral will be permitted from 6.45 p.m., upon presentation of the reservation at the entrance checkpoints.
To facilitate security checks, visitors are kindly asked to empty their pockets of metal objects and to open their bags. Please note that helmets, glass objects and suitcases are not permitted inside the Cathedral; large bags are also discouraged.
