Semi-staged Missa solemnis marks MTT's 70th birthday

Von Matthew Richard Martinez, 12 Januar 2015

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“Video was abstract, and ever changing, suggesting wandering through church arches”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, am 9 Januar 2015

Beethoven, Messe in D-Dur "Missa solemnis”, Op.123

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Michael Tilson Thomas, Musikalische Leitung

Joélle Harvey, Sopran

Tamara Mumford, Mezzosopran

Brandon Jovanovich, Tenor

Luca Pisaroni, Bariton

Los Angeles Master Chorale

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The program features Maria Dueñas in Korngold's Violin Concerto and a moving tribute to LA native Michael Tilson Thomas

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*****

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*****

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***11

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*****

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Néstor Castiglione, 9th January

Reflections of nature and humanity's place within it in Salonen's 2026 return

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Matthew Richard Martinez

A professional conductor living in Costa Mesa, California, Matthew received Bachelor of Music and MFA degrees from University of California, Irvine. An avid sports fan, when he’s not conducting or listening to music, he can be found cheering for his hometown San Diego Padres.

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