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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis In D, Op. 123 - Gloria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHZbUP...

The Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123 was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven from 1819 to 1823. It was first performed on 7 April 1824 in St. Petersburg, Russia, under the auspices of Beethoven's patron Prince Nikolai Galitzin; an incomplete performance was given in Vienna on 7 May 1824, when the Kyrie, Credo, and Agnus Dei were conducted by the composer. It is generally considered to be one of the composer's supreme achievements. Together with Bach's Mass in B minor, it is the most significant mass setting of the common practice period.

I had the good fortune to hear the Missa Solemnis done live on two successive evenings, many years ago, by conductor Jeffery Tate and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. It's a kickin piece!