[2LP] Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D major Op.123 - Karajan, Schwarzkopf, Nicolai Gedda / Classical, Religious Music

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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D major, Op. 123 (Sung in Latin) Herbert von Karajan (Conductor) A historical masterpiece recording of Beethoven's greatest religious work, <Missa Solemnis>, completed in 1958 by the master conductor Herbert von Karajan with the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Vienna Singverein. The magnificent solo lineup of the era's finest vocalists—Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig, Nicolai Gedda, and Nicola Zaccaria—along with the sublime and solid choral performance of the Vienna Singverein, harmonize with Karajan's characteristically strict yet meticulous orchestration to deliver an overwhelming sense of emotion. ■ Condition: Jacket EX+ / Disc NM~EX+ / Playability NM It is a soft jacket with specifications similar to an early pressing, clean and in good condition. There are very slight light reflections/scratches on Disc 2, but it plays well without noise, and all other parts are NM. Label: Angel Records AA-9468~69 Country: Japan Format: Vinyl, 2 LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Gatefold Recording: September 1958, King'sway Hall, London Release: October 1971 (Original soft gatefold jacket) Performers: Herbert von Karajan (Conductor), Philharmonia Orchestra, Vienna Singverein Soloists: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Soprano), Christa Ludwig (Mezzo-Soprano), Nicolai Gedda (Tenor), Nicola Zaccaria (Bass) ■ Featured Track Introduction ▪︎ Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D major, Op. 123 - Gloria A passage where praise to God and Beethoven's unique, intense joy explode. Amidst the massive orchestral and choral tutti, the fluid vocal interplay of the soloists stands out, delivering a spectacular tension under Karajan's restrained yet explosive conducting. ▪︎ Sanctus & Benedictus A movement considered one of the most sublime and beautiful moments in all of Beethoven's works. The violin solo flows smoothly and lengthily as if descending from the heavens, harmonizing with the soloists and choir to create the warm and deep tranquility unique to analog LP. ■ Tracklist LP 1 - Side 1 Kyrie Gloria LP 1 - Side 2 Credo LP 2 - Side 3 Sanctus Benedictus LP 2 - Side 4 Agnus Dei

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