Beethoven: Missa, Op. 86

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Helmuth Rilling (Conductor), Stuttgart Bach Collegium Orchestra (Performer), Katherine van Kampen (Performer), Keith Lewis (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Stuttgart Bach Collegium Orchestra, Katherine van Kampen, Keith Lewis
• Conductor: Helmuth Rilling
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (August 5, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hanssler Classics
• ASIN: B000003JPK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #846,055 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Kyrie

2. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Gloria

3. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Gloria. Qui tollis

4. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Gloria. Quoniam

5. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Credo

6. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Credo. Et incarnatus est

7. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Credo. Et resurrexit

8. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Credo. Et in spiritum sanctum

9. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Credo. Et vitam

10. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Sanctus

11. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Sanctus. Pleni sunt coeli

12. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Sanctus. Osanna

13. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Sanctus. Benedictus

14. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Sanctus. Osanna

15. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Agnus Dei

16. Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C major, Op. 86: Agnus Dei. Dona nobis pacem

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of Beethoven's greatest, March 6, 2009

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I think the reason why Beethoven's Mass in C isn't as commonly recorded as his Missa Solemnis is because it isn't as complex and mature. Compared to the Missa Solemnis, this is much lighter and shorter (about 30 minutes shorter). It has the same classical feel that Mozart's masses bring out, so it won't remind you of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. These don't seem like good excuses to avoid this work, however. The "Mass in C" is still an enjoyable work, which proves that Beethoven is one of the great masters of choral works. From the "Kyrie" to the "Sanctus", it's great music that shouldn't be neglected when compared to the Missa Solemnis.

Helmuth Rilling gives a direct account of the score, and he does it well. There is no bombast, no stressing of lyricism, and no pondering whatsoever. The Bach-Collegium Stuttgart may not be the London Symphony or the Vienna Philharmonic, but they play very well and never make any mistakes. The Gachinger Kantorei Stuttgart is a fine choir, and they balance with the orchestra almost perfectly. Audio quality from Hanssler may lack the cathedral atmosphere that Harmonia Mundi brings, but it still succeeds in making the Mass in C a beautiful piece.