A mixed Missa Solemnis at the Festival Hall

By Helen Fraser, 06 November 2011

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Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 4 November 2011

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

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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Helen Fraser

Helen is an oboist at the Royal College of Music. She is delighted to be based in London and so able to take advantage of the wide variety of concerts the city provides. She also loves to teach and is keen to use this and every other opportunity to interest new people in classical music.