Thread: "Missa Solemnis" on SACD?

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Post by trapped in boston September 14, 2010 (1 of 21)
Does anyone know if there are any performances of Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" in the SACD pipeline? This seems like a fairly significant gap in the repertoire.

Post by Vaan September 14, 2010 (2 of 21)
No, but there is one on Blu-ray audio on Farao.

Post by Fitzcaraldo215 September 14, 2010 (3 of 21)
Vaan said:

No, but there is one on Blu-ray audio on Farao.

Don't keep us in suspense. How is it? Or, possibly, you do not have it.

Post by wehecht September 14, 2010 (4 of 21)
Yes, it's a stunning omission in a catalog with multiple Mahler 8ths, but in addition to the new Farao Blu-Ray there is also a DVD-A version on MDG.

Post by Arthur September 14, 2010 (5 of 21)
wehecht said:

Yes, it's a stunning omission in a catalog with multiple Mahler 8ths, but in addition to the new Farao Blu-Ray there is also a DVD-A version on MDG.

Bill:

I was actually trying to look up his MDG recording before you posted. I guess I remembered because it was a hi-res recording and that's why I got confused. Their strange recording philosophy made me hesitate about buying that recording when it came out.

A first class performance by anyone on SACD would immediately jump to the top of my wish-list! Bissie? Penta-Man? Anyone?

Bret

Post by Vaan September 14, 2010 (6 of 21)
Fitzcaraldo215 said:

Don't keep us in suspense. How is it? Or, possibly, you do not have it.

I have it, but I haven´t heard it yet.

Post by Oscar September 14, 2010 (7 of 21)
I understand a live Thielemann perormance, with the StaatsKapelle Dresden will be released in the future, but I am not sure the label.

The performance was great.

Post by Fitzcaraldo215 September 14, 2010 (8 of 21)
Vaan said:

I have it, but I haven´t heard it yet.

I can't stand the suspense. Please, please, pretty please, let us know what you think when you have had a chance to listen. The Missa Solemnis, is I believe, at the top of my list of AWOL hi-rez recordings. If you say it's good, I will jump on it.

Post by Hedgehog September 15, 2010 (9 of 21)
trapped in boston said:

Does anyone know if there are any performances of Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" in the SACD pipeline? This seems like a fairly significant gap in the repertoire.

In 2008, LSO Live issued an SACD of Beethoven's 'Mass in C' with LSO forces conducted by Sir Colin Davis which was very well received. This concert took place on Sunday, 26th February 2006, and although I bought this very fine disc, I did not attend the concert. The reason for this was probably because I had only just attended, on Tuesday 21st February 2006, a magnificent performance of the 'Missa Solemnis'. given by the same forces under Sir Colin Davis again.

Tim Ashley in the 'Guardian' wrote: 'His (Sir Colin's) performance with the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus...emphasises the contrast between extremes of elation and despair.' 'The choral singing throughout was thrilling and extreme, always sounding as if it were at the limits of endurance and safety. The soloists were excellent...'

Hilary Finch in 'The Times' wrote: 'The sense of overarching unity that Davis achieved, holding together the mighty forces of the LSO and Chorus, was remarkable. ...in the wider embrace of Sir Colin Davis and the LSO, the masterwork seems ever richer, stranger and more wise.'

I also remember this as not only thrilling but also intensely moving. Davis has strong views on the piece and does it wonderfully. The programme noted that 'This evening's concert is being recorded for future release on LSO Live,' and the stage was bristling with recording equipment. The performance was also given two days earlier on Sunday 19th February.

THE QUESTION, LSO LIVE, IS: What have you done with this recording, and are you intending to release it?

Post by Vaan September 15, 2010 (10 of 21)
Fitzcaraldo215 said:

I can't stand the suspense. Please, please, pretty please, let us know what you think when you have had a chance to listen. The Missa Solemnis, is I believe, at the top of my list of AWOL hi-rez recordings. If you say it's good, I will jump on it.

I will listen soon, I promise. In the meantime, here is a review:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Missa-Solemnis-Blu-ray/11253/#Review

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