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Missa solemnis

Classical CD Reviews: More Beethoven — Michael Gielen Edition, vol. 9 and René Jacobs conducts the “Missa solemnis”

A captivating and thought-provoking version of Missa solemnis from René Jacobs and his forces; the Michael Gielen Edition is one of this Beethoven anniversary-year’s highlights.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Music, Review Tagged: Harmonia Mundi, Michael Gielen, Missa solemnis, René Jacobs, SWR

Concert Review: Cantata Singers Perform “Missa solemnis”

This performance was far more than special and crazily beautiful — it was extraordinary.

By: Susan Miron Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Beethoven, Cantata Singers, David Hoose, Missa solemnis

Commentary: Top Classical Recordings of 2016

I make no claims to have listened to everything released in 2016; here are my picks for the top classical recordings of the year.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Classical Music, Commentary, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Andris Nelsons, Bartok By Heart, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Rouse, Dawn to Dust, Ensemble Pygmalion, Fresh Paint, Hans Abrahamsen, Isabelle Faust, John Adams, let me tell you, Mason Bates, Michael Nicolas, Missa solemnis, Mozart’s Complete Music for Violin and Orchestra, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Pietro Mascagni, Radius Ensemble, Rhinemaidens, Sheherezade.2, The Chiara String Quartet, Thierry Fischer, Transitions, Under Stalin's Shadow, Works for Orchestra, Zanetto

Fuse Concert Review: Beethoven’s Missa solemnis at Symphony Hall

John Oliver, director of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, deserves the thanks of all involved for his willingness to take on this unenviable assignment, as well as credit for ensuring that the performance didn’t fall off the tracks.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music Tagged: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cathy Basrak, John Oliver, Missa solemnis, Tanglewood Festival Orchestra

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