Intriguing Performance of Missa Solemnis

[Michael]

http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/...-s-6321518.php

[Michael]

More on the above:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/s...-on-beethoven/

[Sorrano]

More on the above:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/s...-on-beethoven/

I think I would have to see it to appreciate it. In words it sounds rather awful; the spectacle for me would detract much from the music. My own preference would be to listen to it in total darkness; no distractions allowed. However, that could induce sleep to some.

Somewhat related, I listened to the opening of the creation in the dark and at the particular part where light is introduced I turned on the light. That was fairly spectacular.

[Michael]

Somewhat related, I listened to the opening of the creation in the dark and at the particular part where light is introduced I turned on the light. That was fairly spectacular.

I thought only God could do that?

[Sorrano]

I thought only God could do that?

I cheated. I used a nearby light switch.

[AeolianHarp]

I think I would have to see it to appreciate it. In words it sounds rather awful; the spectacle for me would detract much from the music.

Same here- I like Michael Tilson Thomas though- maybe one would have to be there.