Beethoven: Mass in C – Sally Matthews, Sara Mingardo, John Mark Ainsley, Alastair Miles, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Commissioned by Prince Nikolaus Esterházy II to celebrate his wife’s name-day in 1807, the Mass in C contains some of Beethoven’s most sublime music for voices. Although the original treatment of the text distressed the Prince at its premiere, the Mass is now regarded as one of Beethoven’s most moving works.
’Colin Davis leads a superb quartet of soloists and brings out all the humanity and tenderness of the music with his customary skill. The London Symphony Chorus responds brilliantly… another winner from LSO Live.’
Classic FM Magazine
‘…a dramatic performance of a dramatic work.’
International Record Review
‘Davis’s latest LSO Live recording of Beethoven’s Mass in C is excellent and blessed with exceptional soloists. He continually brings out the many pre-echoes of the Missa Solemnis and draws deeply committed playing from his orchestra and highly polished singing from the chorus.’
Mail on Sunday (UK)