鈥淔rom the heart 鈥� may it go straight to the heart鈥�. Ludwig van Beethoven worked for half a decade at his Missa Solemnis, and it鈥檚 infinitely more than just one of the mightiest and most ambitious Mass settings since Bach. The Missa Solemnis is the supreme spiritual vision of one of the greatest creative artists who ever lived: an intimate self-portrait of a human soul, profoundly beautiful and almost unbearably moving. This performance is a labour of love for Donald Runnicles, and he鈥檚 assembled a world-class team of soloists and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus in the full understanding that this is music that鈥檚 greater than it can ever be played.
Please note: there will be no interval in this performance.
Prelude: 6.45pm in the Recital Room
Beethoven expert Professor Barry Cooper introduces the Missa Solemnis.
There will be no coda after this concert.
