Missa solemnis in D major, op. 123

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Sir Roger Norrington & Radio‐Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR

Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123 is a solemn mass by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1823. The large-scale choral and orchestral work blends Classical forms with the expansive harmonic language and structural experimentation of Beethoven's late period, featuring demanding vocal writing, dense textures and dramatic contrasts that situate it within the transition from Classical to Romantic sacred music.
First released: 2001

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Missa solemnis in D major, op. 123: Kyrie
    9:50
  2. 2.
    Missa solemnis in D major, op. 123: Gloria
    16:29
  3. 3.
    Missa solemnis in D major, op. 123: Credo
    18:27
  4. 4.
    Missa solemnis in D major, op. 123: Sanctus / Benedictus
    14:37
  5. 5.
    Missa solemnis in D major, op. 123: Agnus Dei
    13:35

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