Beethoven: Mass in C; Elegiac Song; Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Robert Shaw (Conductor), Marietta Simpson (Performer), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (Orchestra), Henriette Schellenberg (Performer), Jon Humphrey (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Marietta Simpson, Henriette Schellenberg, Jon Humphrey
• Orchestra: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
• Conductor: Robert Shaw
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (October 10, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003CWY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,720 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Recording, May 8, 2000

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Jesse Williamson (Medford, Oregon, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven: Mass in C; Elegiac Song; Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage (Audio CD)

I'm often suprised that Beethoven's C major mass is not more popular. It's true that it's not the Missa Solemnis, but Shaw understands that. This is perhaps the definitive recording of this wonderful work, with solid performance from everyone, beautiful solo work, and careful conducting in an overall sunny style very appropriate to this work. The serious is not underplayed, and Shaw has done a great job of bringing out the delicacy that so many others want transformed into bombast. Recommended!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, powerful, May 14, 2007

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David Dawson (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this for the track "Calm Sea And Prosperous Voyage" having heard it as an opener when the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore Choral Arts Society performed Beethoven's 9th. Having never heard Mass in C, I didn't know what to expect. I love it and have to say that it's a real, real shame that this is overshadowed by his other works. What a powerful, beautiful wonder of a piece.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's performance is peppy, sharp. The recording so faithfully captures all the vocal and orchestral nuances. The soloists are are so powerful and work so well together in the Gloria. The choir work as one beautiful unit. It's a wonder to hear them all practically whisper at once and later sing in full volume.

4.0 out of 5 stars Warning, October 23, 2011

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JillH - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Beethoven: Mass in C; Elegiac Song; Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage (Audio CD)

The sacred, Beethoven and Robert Shaw. How can you go wrong with this combination? Warning: May result in high level of peace, relaxation and calm. Oh, and a spiritual connection with your Higher Power.