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Missa Solemnis

BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

,Barbican Hall
Elizabeth Llewellyn

A cornerstone of the Barbican’s celebrations of 250 years since Beethoven’s birth: his musical vision of the divine is unleashed by the forces of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and vocal soloists.

Of all his own works, Beethoven admired one more than any other: his grand solemn mass in music, the Missa Solemnis. When the composer started to write the piece in 1819, he sensed a new energy flowing through him. Four years later, on specially enlarged sheets of paper, he had succeeded in setting down his musical vision of the divine using every means of sonic imagery available to him. Brought to life, Beethoven’s score represents his most intense and uplifting live concert experience.

Donald Runnicles conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra for this performance with stunning soloists and the BBC Symphony Chorus.

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The performance is expected to finish around 9.10pm. Please note this concert does not have an interval, although it was initially advertised with one.

Programme

Beethoven Missa Solemnis

Performers

BBC Symphony Orchestra
Donald Runnicles* conductor
Elizabeth Llewellyn soprano
Christine Rice mezzo-soprano
Thomas Atkins tenor
Roderick Williams** bass
BBC Symphony Chorus

*Please note that Richard Farnes has had to withdraw from this performance for personal reasons. We are grateful to Donald Runnicles for stepping in.

**Brindley Sherratt has had to withdraw from this performance. We are grateful to Roderick Williams for stepping in last minute. 3 Mar 2020

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