Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Op. 123

Philippe Herreweghe

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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Op. 123 album cover

Album Information

Artist: Philippe Herreweghe (See All Albums by Philippe Herreweghe)
Date Released: Oct 20, 1995
Genre: Classical, Style: Classical Vocal, Classical, Classical Sacred
Label: harmonia mundi / IODA

Total Tracks: 6 Total Length: 77:21

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Great performance, but I had to hear it on the radio

aeg225

This is the third day that I haven't been able to download music from this site! I had purchased this album, but haven't yet been able to download it, after having sent two messages to Customer Service. I've been a customer for over five years, and this is the most frustrating snafu I've ever had to deal with. In the meantime, WQXR selected this recoeding as their "pick of the week", so I did hear some beautiful parts of it. Whatever.

Strong and stable Beethoven

Harmony3001

This Missa has had its share of controversy. The tempos are at the extremes, with the tempos either being adagio or allegro or even prestomissio. However, it's the only version I can stand listening to! This version is dynamic, with power and lots of emotion--a mirror of Ludwig's personality. I think everyone looking for a audiophile-quality definitive version of this work should hear this version--start with the Santus, it sells itself!