Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Missa Solemnis, Op. 123
Lina Johnson (soprano), Olivia Vermeulen (mezzo-soprano), Martin Platz (tenor), Manuel Walser (bass),
La Capella Nacional de Catalunya
Le Concert des Nations
Jordi Savall
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Following the huge success of the Symphonies boxsets, and considering Jordi Savall's expertise in sacred music it was invevitable that he should record the Missa Solemnis ! As in his previous Beethoven, Schubert and Mendelssohn recordings, the Catalan maestro delivers a recording freed from the weight of past traditions to underline the dynamics, the section balance and the timbres that are required in this repertoire. He ignites the Promethean fire as imagined by Beethoven's demiurgic mind.
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Alia Vox SAVD (deluxe packaging)
AVSA9956
Released November 2023