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Wild, furious, eternal: Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass

Bachtrack, 15th July

One of Janáček’s greatest works, the Glagolitic Mass sets Old Church Slavonic in the composer’s inimitable melodic style. Organist Daniela Kosinová talks about this unique piece – and its fearsome organ solo.

Czech lyricism and fervour from the LSO and Kazushi Ono

Alexander Hall, 20th October

Kazushi Ono and LSO forces go with the flow in Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass after a relatively uninspiring first half.

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