Missa Solemnis

[melvyn]

Originally posted by Steppenwolf:
I have read that Beethoven regarded the Missa Solemnis as his greatest work. It seems few would agree with him. This work is quite neglected, and rarely discussed. I thought it would be interesting to start a thread for a general discussion of this work. What are your views on it

Personally, I much prefer his Mass in C (one of my favourites). But I'm sure I'm wrong.

Melvyn.

[v russo]

Melvyn has a point, the Mass has always been extremely overlooked. I enjoy this piece very much as there are elements in this work that are just as comparable to the Missa...



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v russo

[Sorrano]

Originally posted by melvyn:
Personally, I much prefer his Mass in C (one of my favourites). But I'm sure I'm wrong.

Melvyn.

Wrong or not it is certainly a wonderful work! I still remember my first listen, how I was deeply impressed with it. I can't say I prefer one or the other--it depends on my mood at the time.