Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa Solemnis D-Dur Op. 123 / ETERNA 2x LP 1968

8 20 558-559

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (sopran), Christa Ludwig (mezzosopan), Nicolia Gedda (tenor), Nicola Zaccaria (bass), Dirigent: Herbert Von Karajan

Product Features

• Label: ETERNA
• Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP
• Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
• Release Year: 1968
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical, Choral

Overview

This 1968 double vinyl LP, released by ETERNA, features Herbert von Karajan conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra London and the Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Wien in a performance of Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis D-Dur Op. 123." The album showcases the talents of renowned vocalists Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig, Nicolai Gedda, and Nicola Zaccaria.

Interesting Facts

• Conductor: Herbert von Karajan, known for his precise and detailed conducting style, leads the orchestra and choir.
• Vocalists: The album features a distinguished cast of vocalists, including Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig, Nicolai Gedda, and Nicola Zaccaria.

Track Listing

• Side A:
  1. Kyrie
  2. Gloria
• Side B:
  1. Credo
• Side C:
  1. Sanctus - Benedictus
• Side D:
  1. Agnus Dei

Key Credits

• Composed By: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Conductor: Herbert Von Karajan
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra London
• Choir: Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Wien
• Chorus Master: Reinhold Schmitt
• Soprano Vocals: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
• Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Christa Ludwig
• Tenor Vocals: Nicolai Gedda
• Bass Vocals: Nicola Zaccaria

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