Programme

Beethov n:
Missa solemnis

Hengelbrock & Balthasar-Neumann-Orchester
Grand Auditorium
Mon
Thomas Hengelbrock conducting the Balthasar-Neumann-Orchester
©: Sébastien Grébille

What you'll hear and see

The music

  • Ludwig van Beethoven Missa solemnis

The artists

  • Balthasar-Neumann-Orchester
  • Balthasar-Neumann-Chor
  • Thomas Hengelbrock conducting
  • Regula Mühlemann soprano
  • Eva Zaïcik mezzo soprano
  • Julian Prégardien tenor
  • Gabriel Rollinson basse

«This admirable art would certainly be out of place in church»,

said Vincent d’Indy of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Missa solemnis. He was referring to the extraordinary dimensions of the score. The Philharmonie has responded accordingly, placing this monumental work in the capable hands of Thomas Hengelbrock at the head of his Balthasar-Neumann-Chor. Did the composer not write at the beginning of the Kyrie: «From the heart – may it return again – to the heart.»? Let us hope so…