‘Missa solemnis - Beethoven’

23 Sept.'20
- 20:00

Orchestre des Champs-Elysées - P. Herreweghe

Beethoven explained the purpose of his substantial mass, the Missa solemnis; “My aim in this composition for this huge mass is both to stir and constantly preserve the religious emotions of both the singers and the listeners.” He slogged away for four years on the construction of this cathedral of sound and delivered, without question, one of the most monumental masses in western music. Beethoven had every reason for regarding this mass as his magnum opus. Collegium Vocale Gent, which turns fifty this year, offers you the opportunity to indulge in this masterpiece, with the support of several top soloists.

Philippe Herreweghe
conductor
Eleanor Lyons
soprano
Sophie Harmsen
mezzo-soprano
Patrick Grahl
tenor
Tobias Berndt
bass

Vocal music

Cycle

2020-2021

Grand Vocal

Practical information

Location

Henry Le Boeuf Hall

Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELS

In the framework of

  • the commemoration year BTHVN 2020