2020-Jun-03, Berwaldhallen: Beethoven 250: Missa Solemnis

Programme Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)Mass in D Major "Missa solemnis”, Op.123 Performers Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Daniel HardingConductor Swedish Radio Choir Mari EriksmoenSoprano Ann HallenbergMezzo-soprano Andrew StaplesTenor ShenyangBass-baritone The culmination of Berwaldhallen’s Beethoven Jubilee, two of his greatest and most important works with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, The Swedish Radio Choir, Chief Conductor Daniel Harding and world-class soloists. Even though Missa solemnis was written when Beethoven was virtually deaf, it became an unrivalled masterpiece. With immeasurable skill, he overcame his physical limitations and the music could not have been written by a lesser composer than Ludwig van Beethoven.Tickets released 15 August