Missa Solemnis
Andrew Manze and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales perform Beethoven's Missa Solemnis from Llandaff Cathedral.
Andrew Manze and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales perform Beethoven's masterpiece, his Missa Solemnis, with soloists Carolyn Sampson, Sophie Harmsen, Ed Lyon, and Darren Jeffery. Beethoven saw his solemn mass as his greatest achievement, and critics have gone one step further, considering it one of the greatest mass settings ever written. In the iconic setting of Llandaff Cathedral, and with Andrew Manze at the helm, this is sure to be a night to remember.
Presented by Ian Skelly in Llandaff Cathedral, recorded on Thursday 10th of April.
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D major, Op 123
Carolyn Sampson (soprano)
Sophie Harmsen (mezzo soprano)
Ed Lyon (tenor)
Darren Jeffery (bass-baritone)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales
Andrew Manze (conductor)
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Music Played
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Missa Solemnis, Op 123
Singer: Carolyn Sampson. Singer: Sophie Harmsen. Singer: Ed Lyon. Singer: Darren Jeffery. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Andrew Manze. -
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Piano Trio in A minor
Ensemble: Mithras Trio.
Broadcast
- Thursday 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3