Missa Solemnis

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Grand Théâtre de Provence, 380 Avenue Max Juvénal, 13100 Aix-en-Provence

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This major work of the sacred repertoire, which ranks alongside Bach's Mass in B and Mozart's Requiem, is Beethoven's longest work, and undoubtedly the one that required the most work.

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In 2021, the Balthasar Neumann Orchestra and Choir gave a memorable performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah at the final concert of the Vocal Residency. This year they are back to perform another masterpiece of romantic spirituality under the baton of Thomas Hengelbrock: Beethoven's Missa solemnis. ‘The greatest work I have ever composed’, said the composer – the only trace of using this superlative ever found in his writings.

● Conductor : Thomas Hengelbrock
● Soprano : Liv Redpath
● Alto...