Description
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - John Nelson (DVD)
UPC: 880242793584
Product Features
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Title: Missa Solemnis in D Major, Op. 123
- Conductor: John Nelson
- Performers:Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of Europe
- Tamara Wilson (Soprano)
- Elizabeth DeShong (Alto)
- Nikolai Schukoff (Tenor)
- Brindley Sherratt (Bass)
- Marieke Blankestijn (First Violin)
- Choir: Gulbenkian Choir
- Subtitles: English, French, German
- Audio Format: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
- Aspect Ratio: NTSC 16:9
- Running Time: 145 minutes (including bonus features)
- Region Code: All regions (NTSC format)
- Bonus Features:Recorded: Filmed live at the Grand Auditorium of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, February 2010
- Over 1 hour of additional content, including interviews with conductor John Nelson and Peter Readman (Chairman of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe)
- "Meet Soli Deo Gloria" introductory video
- Previews of other Soli Deo Gloria DVDs
- 16-page booklet
- Release Date: 2010
Overview
Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis is one of the composer's most profound and spiritually charged works, a masterpiece that Beethoven himself considered the "crown of his music." This Soli Deo Gloria DVD, conducted by the esteemed John Nelson, captures a stirring live performance featuring the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the Gulbenkian Choir, along with a world-class cast of soloists.
Filmed in the Grand Auditorium of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, this production brings to life Beethoven’s grand vision, blending the sacred with the sublime. With beautifully expressive performances by Tamara Wilson, Elizabeth DeShong, Nikolai Schukoff, and Brindley Sherratt, this performance of Missa Solemnis is both emotionally resonant and technically brilliant.
The bonus content offers an enriching behind-the-scenes look at the making of this performance, including interviews and insights into the work’s historical and spiritual significance.
Interesting Facts
- Soli Deo Gloria's Mission: Soli Deo Gloria is dedicated to producing performances of sacred music, with a focus on reviving rarely performed masterpieces like Missa Solemnis.
- Beethoven’s Masterpiece: Beethoven considered Missa Solemnis to be one of his greatest achievements, a work that transcends music to invoke deep religious and spiritual reflection.
- Conductor John Nelson: Nelson has a longstanding reputation for his interpretations of sacred music, bringing depth and precision to this monumental work.
Track Listing
- Kyrie
- Gloria
- Credo
- Sanctus
- Agnus Dei
Publishers
- Soli Deo Gloria: A leading organization in the preservation and performance of sacred music, dedicated to fostering spiritual and artistic excellence.
- EuroArts: A prominent producer of high-quality classical music DVDs, known for capturing some of the world’s most significant musical performances.
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