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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis / Soustrot, Martinpelto, Zaremba

2 CD / MD&G / 2003-01-21

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109; Ernst Krenek: Karl V, stage work with music; Krzysztof Penderecki: Passio et mors domini...
Performers: Baker, Mark; Coburn, Pamela; Courtis, Jean-Philippe; Halem, Victor von; Hirzel, Franziska; Johansen, Ronnie; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Lippert, Herbert [Tenor Vocals]; Martinpelto, Hillevi
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Beethovenhalle Orchestra; Brno Philharmonic Choir

"After a long run of performances of Beethoven's great Mass with reduced forces, it is regreshing to hear the massive work with a large chorus...continue...

Beethoven: Leonore (Version 1806) / Soustrot, Coburn, et al

2 CD / MD&G / 1999-01-19

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109
Performers: Baker, Mark; Brunnert, Christian; Coburn, Pamela; LaFont, Jean-Philippe
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Cologne West German Radio Chorus

Beethoven had begun composing his only opera in 1804, and it was performed for the first time in the early summer of 1814 in the...continue...