Description
Missa Solemnis D-Dur Op. 123 – Ludwig van Beethoven / LP
UPC 8 25 558-559
Product Details:
- Label: ETERNA
- Format: Stereo, Gesamtausgabe
- Country: Germany
- Released: September 1958
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Sacred Music
Overview
Ludwig van Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis D-Dur Op. 123 is one of the most profound and ambitious choral works ever composed. Dedicated to Archduke Rudolph of Austria, Beethoven’s close friend and patron, this piece epitomizes the sacred music of its era. The Missa Solemnis transcends mere liturgical function, offering a deeply personal and universal expression of faith and devotion.
This edition, recorded in September 1958 under the esteemed conductor Herbert von Karajan, features a stellar lineup of soloists, including Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Soprano), Christa Ludwig (Mezzo-soprano), Nicolai Gedda (Tenor), and Nicola Zaccaria (Bass). The performance is enriched by the distinguished Chor der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Wien and the Philharmonia Orchestra London, creating a monumental rendition of Beethoven’s masterwork.
The recording masterfully captures the work's expansive range, from the solemnity of the "Kyrie" to the triumphant "Gloria" and the meditative "Agnus Dei," providing listeners with an unparalleled spiritual and auditory experience.
Track Listing
Seite 1:
- Kyrie: Kyrie eleison! Christe eleison! Kyrie eleison!
- Gloria: Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Seite 2:
- Credo: Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem coeli et terrae.
Seite 3:
- Sanctus: Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Seite 4:
- Agnus Dei: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Key Credits
- Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
- Soprano: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
- Mezzo-soprano: Christa Ludwig
- Tenor: Nicolai Gedda
- Bass: Nicola Zaccaria
- Choir: Chor der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Wien
- Choir Leader: Reinhold Schmitt
- Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra London
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