Missa solemnis

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Marlis Petersen & Gerhild Romberger & Benjamin Hulett & David Wilson‐Johnson & Collegium Vocale Gent & Orchestre des Champs‐Élysées & Philippe Herreweghe

Missa solemnis is a solemn mass by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1823. The work is a large-scale liturgical setting for soloists, chorus and orchestra that blends contrapuntal complexity, expansive thematic development and symphonic orchestration, reflecting Beethoven's late-period compositional approach to sacred music.
First released: 6th November 2012

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Missa solemnis, Op. 123: I. Kyrie
    11:30
  2. 2.
    Missa solemnis, Op. 123: II. Gloria
    16:35
  3. 3.
    Missa solemnis, Op. 123: III. Credo
    17:57
  4. 4.
    Missa solemnis, Op. 123: IV. Sanctus
    14:02
  5. 5.
    Missa solemnis, Op. 123: V. Agnus Dei
    15:13

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