Joseph Haydn: Missa Sanctae Caeciliae - Live from the Basilica Ottobeuren, 1982

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, Dual Layer
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 73 minutes
• UPC: 807280153392
• Release Year: 2010

Overview

This DVD captures a stirring performance of Joseph Haydn's Missa Cellensis, known as the Cäcilienmesse, conducted by Rafael Kubelik in the stunning Basilica Ottobeuren in 1982. Featuring soloists Lucia Popp (soprano), Doris Soffel (contralto), Horst Laubenthal (tenor), and Kurt Moll (bass), along with the Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, this live recording is a powerful rendition of one of Haydn's most celebrated sacred works.

Key Credits

• Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
• Soloists: Lucia Popp, Doris Soffel, Horst Laubenthal, Kurt Moll
• Orchestra: Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
• Chorus Master: Heinz Mende
• TV Director: Hugo Kach

Performance Highlights

• The Missa Cellensis, with its rich orchestration and elaborate choral arrangements, showcases Haydn's mastery of the mass form.
• Lucia Popp's luminous soprano, combined with the profound contributions of the other soloists, brings a deep emotional resonance to the performance.
• Kubelik's direction captures the spiritual depth and the dynamic contrasts of Haydn's composition, making for a memorable listening experience.

Special Features

• The DVD captures not only the performance but also the profound silence and the ringing of the Basilica's bells at the concert's conclusion, adding to the ambiance and reverence of the occasion.
• A brief insight into Rafael Kubelik's satisfaction and gratitude towards his musicians and the audience at the end of the performance.

Collector's Note

This DVD is a significant recording for admirers of Joseph Haydn, Rafael Kubelik, and classical sacred music. The performance in the historic setting of the Basilica Ottobeuren adds an extraordinary visual and acoustic dimension to Haydn's Mass, making this DVD a valuable addition to any classical music collection.

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