Beethoven's Missa Solemnis stands as one of the most monumental works in the choral-orchestral repertoire. Written before the composer's iconic Ninth Symphony, it took four years to complete and combines deeply personal spirituality with immense musical ambition — moving from serene passages to thundering climaxes as Beethoven channels his vision of divine grandeur.
The Czech conductor Petr Popelka, a beloved guest artist with the DR Symfoniorkestret, takes the podium for these two performances. He is joined by four outstanding soloists and the DR Koncertkoret.
First performed in 1824, the Missa Solemnis remains notorious for the extraordinary demands it places on singers and instrumentalists alike. Today it resonates as a timeless plea for peace in a conflict-ridden world.