Eschenbach / Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Back Back Show technical information and credits LPO–0061 © 2012 London Philharmonic Orchestra Ltd ℗ 2012 London Philharmonic Orchestra Ltd Recorded live at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on 18 October 2008 Total playing time: 80.22 DDD Stereo Released April 2012 Eschenbach / Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Beethoven Missa Solemnis Christoph Eschenbach conductor Anne Schwanewilms soprano Annette Jahns mezzo-soprano Nikolai Schukoff tenor Dietrich Henschel bass London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir Pieter Schoeman leader Neville Creed chorus master Beethoven had little liking for organised religion, but he was deeply spiritual, believing in God as an all-powerful, loving Father. The awesome, sublime Missa Solemnis is one of his supreme achievements, which he headed ‘From the heart – may it in turn go to the heart!’ In this live concert recording, the fervour of Beethoven’s vision is powerfully realised by conductor Christoph Eschenbach with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. Available on: See more Listen now Download the CD booklet Download here