Munich Philharmonic: Beethovenconducted by Klaus Mäkelä
One of the milestones in the history of music, Ludwig van Beethoven repeatedly described Missa solemnis as his greatest work. In terms of scale, expressiveness and compositional ambition, the Missa solemnis goes far beyond the usual liturgical fare. Not without reason did it premiere not in a church but in a concert hall.
One of the milestones in the history of music, Ludwig van Beethoven repeatedly described Missa solemnis as his greatest work. In terms of scale, expressiveness and compositional ambition, the Missa solemnis goes far beyond the usual liturgical fare. Not without reason did it premiere not in a church but in a concert hall.
Between heartfelt pleas and explosive sonic power, between humble prayer and visionary hope, a panorama of human doubt and confidence unfolds. The Kyrie is a quiet plea, the Gloria bursts with exuberant joy, the Credo is an unyielding, determined struggle for faith, whilst the Agnus Dei concludes with a poignant plea for peace – a musical mass for humanity.
With
- Conductor: Klaus Mäkelä
- Soprano: Chen Reiss
- Alto: Wiebke Lehmkuhl
- Tenor: Julian Prégardien
- Baritone: Gerald Finley
- Rehearsal: Andreas Herrmann
- Munich Philharmonic Choir
- Munich Philharmonic
Programme
- Ludwig van Beethoven:“Missa solemnis” in D major, Op 123
