Missa Solemnis

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Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallBelvedere Road, London, Greater London, SE1 8XX, United Kingdom

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Programme

Mass in D major, “Missa solemnis”, Op.123

Performers

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Gianandrea Noseda	Conductor
Anne Ellersiek	Soprano
Michaela Wehrum-Gandenberger	Mezzo-soprano
Mark Alder	Tenor
Uwe Schenker-Primus	Baritone
Patrick Schramm	Bass
Matthew Truscott	Leader, Violin
Lisa Beznosiuk	Flute
Philharmonia Chorus
Stefan Bevier	Choirmaster / chorus director

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A mixed Missa Solemnis at the Festival Hall

Helen Fraser, 6th November

Whether intentionally or not, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment has done Christianity’s street cred a great service this week. As the St Paul’s protest furore continues to grow, the orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis was a reminder that for the composer and countless others, religion is first and foremost about the comfort of spirituality.

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