Slavonic, dramatic, overwhelming - Janáček's Glagolitic Mass at the Royal Festival Hall

Von David Karlin, 14 April 2014

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“The choir's entry in the ensuing Kyrie was sensational”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Royal Festival Hall, London, am 13 April 2014

Suk, Scherzo Fantastique, Op.25

Dvořák, Klavierkonzert g-Moll, Op. 33

Janáček, Glagolitische Messe

Philharmonia Orchestra

Jakub Hrůša, Musikalische Leitung

Lukáš Vondráček, Klavier

Gun-Brit Barkmin, Sopran

Monica Groop, Mezzosopran

Peter Berger, Tenor

Mischa Schelomianski, Bass

Thomas Trotter, Orgel

Bristol Choral Society

Gloucester Choral Society

Philharmonia Voices

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***11

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*****

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*****

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****1

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****1

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**111

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.