It wasn’t OUR father, James, it was HIS father Johann van Beethoven. Or King Frederick William II of Prussia, depending on which narrative, you follow. But it was clearly Johann, whether as biological or foster father, whom we have to thank for the composer Ludwig van B. Johann recognised the musical talent of the young lad and made sure he received intensive instruction in Music and composition from excellent teachers. So, no Big Man in the Sky, but, just possibly, a Hohenzollern prince sowing some wild oats. Or plain Herr Johann van Beethoven sired the genius considered one of the most important composers of all time.
The greatest composer of all time??? Why not “one of the greatest”? There are some who would grant that attribute to Johann Sebastian Bach, who imho just pips Luggi at the post.
I am an old guy, I love all kinds of music. Fortunately I heard bits and pieces, and even attended some concerts were Beethoven was performed, ever since my childhood. Today, I was musically and spiritually “blown away.” For whatever reason I have not heard, nor even heard of, Missa solemnis! I saw this listing, put it on, and laid down. I began placing all my attention (to the best of my abilities), on each instrument, and each voice, and each melodic line. What a journey, what a tour de force! Yes, I agree with Beethoven, this is his greatest work. Probably the greatest musical composition I have ever heard! May we all be so blessed to hear and to comprehend the power and the Beauty, of Missa solemnis; and feel the power and the Beauty that is Life.
Once The Missa gets you it has you for life. You can't get away LOL So much beauty and spirit in this piece. I still find myself humming a tune some times and have to think 'where did that come from' and it is from the Agnus Dei or some other part of The Missa Solemnis. There is a LOT here, I hope it gets you like it did me. An absolute pinnacle of music that does not get the respect and play it deserves but such is life when too many people have the same attention span as a goldfish.
De fato!. Descobri por sorte está obra. Estava no metrô, e observei um senhor de idade com um disco na mão que estava este nome Beethoven missa solemnis, tive curiosidade e pesquisei no RU-vid. Está obra veio até mim desta forma e me presenteou com sua eloquência e perfeição altissonante
@@vitorcunha6715 Wow I’m so glad you were observant and open minded. I love this piece. If the gates of heaven open for me I believe I will hear this Gloria!
@Jim G. May I suggest another piece? I’m not saying it’s the same or better than Missa, but once I found it I was addicted! It’s Dixit Dominos by George Frederick Handel, Monteverdi choir conducted by John Eliot Gardiner
I was really in awe of this composition, so i researched about Missa Solemnis and when Beethoven started becoming deaf. He was fully deaf in 1819, when he started composing this (1819-1823). A deaf man composing one of the greatest masses ever written, if not the greatest. IMO, this is a work of God. 🥰 Thank you, Mr. Beethoven.
Having taken part in performances of "Missa Solemnis" myself, (as a choral singer in London), I am mightily moved by this superb performance by Staatskapelle Dresden & a great choir, Beethoven seems to be communicating directly to ME personally. Danke schoen!
Very true. A God gifted genius.. !!! Very touching music, and you can actually feel the pain, (emotional, spiritual and physical), that he had to endure in his journey towards reaching the summit in his career and life as a great composer, against all odds. He suffered huge maltreatment by those who failed to pay him for all his great, incomparable commissioned works and music services in breach of legal contracts. Beethoven's music and legacy will live forever. RIP genius of geniuses, Ludwig van Beethoven. A true advocate of Peace, Human Dignity & Justice!!
The reopening of the Frauenkirchen was a special event. And for the first concert, an extraordinary composer and his extraordinary work were chosen. There are several extraordinary sacred music´s works composed by other famous composers as well. But Beethoven's Missa Solemnis is also a unique work. Beautiful melodically and in content. It has accompanied me throughout my life since his first hearing in the St. Vitus Church in Prague. For me, what is particularly touching about it is that it seems to reflect the entire dramatic life of Beethoven. His struggle for love, for faith, for understanding the world and the sense of life. The music of his Missa Solemnis expresses this with its depth and range of expression, from moments of dramatic search, through moments of reflection, joy and suffering to a magnificent meeting with God in the heavens and resting in final peace... dona nobis pacem. May our lives also reach such peace in Eternity in due time
I have sang Quoniam Tu Solus. I have to admit it is one of the highest pieces I have ever had to sing. Beethoven shoots for the stars. Beautiful rendition!
Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for having the privilege to hear this performance of Missa Solemnis. From the magnificence of the first movement to the austere beauty of Santus, this performance is nothing but perfection. Thank you for sharing.
Wunderschöne und detaillierte Aufführung dieser großartigen und perfekt komponierten Messe mit herrlichen Stimmen vierer genialen Solisten und gut harmonisierten Stimmen des perfekt trainierten Chors sowie gut vereinigten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller Instrumente. Der intelligente und geniale Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester in verschiedenen Tempi und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Wahrlich tiefempfunden!
Estupenda y monumental interpretación de la profesión de Fe de un genio - Beethoven - que alienta la humanidad a una continua superación...como viviente, divino proyecto de realización irrenunciable. El magnífico "renacimiento" de la Iglesia de la Virgen, con la entera, heróica ciudad de Dresda... confirma la certeza de "resurrección" de Alemania y del mundo entero...Ni los caminos más ásperos podrán detener la coronación del Amor y de la Paz que Papá-Dios nos preparó... / ¡Gloria...Amén!... /
Indiscritivel ! Sobrenatural! E ouvir e sentir sem ter como explucar estes sons e vozes que EMERGEM do alem ! Mortais sao dispositivos do IIMORTAL ETERNO PARA EXPRESSAR TODA A SUA GRANDIOSIDADE ! MARANATA!
Descobri por presente de Deus está obra. Estava no metrô, e observei um senhor de idade com um disco na mão que estava este nome Beethoven missa solemnis, tive curiosidade e pesquisei no RU-vid. Está obra veio até mim desta forma e me presenteou com sua eloquência e perfeição altissonante. Obrigado!
First of all, thanks a lot for posting this magnificent video ! Simply,this is the best interpretation of the great composer's master piece. All performers ,conductor , production team deserve big congratulations. H. Kang . CANADA
He tenido oportunidad de ver y escuchar por este medio,algunos conciertos de Adviento deste este recinto,pero nunca habia lo habia visto en toda su magnificencia. Este fue un lujo de concierto,tanto por la obra,como por los solistas,coros y el manejo de las cámaras que nos han permitido apreciar mejor,que aún quienes estaban presente alli.
Una obra cumbre de la historia de la música sinfónica coral, creada por el sordo que tuvo los mejores oídos para componer una música inmortal! El la consideró una de sus obras más reveladoras de su genio musical!
Es impresionante esta Missa Solemnis.Otra vez el maravilloso Beethoven nos vuelve a emocionar.Estupendo vídeo con una gran orquesta y un grandioso coro,muy bien dirigidos.Gracias otra vez a DW.
An excellent performance, excitingly conducted and beautifully sung in a magnificent setting. The sonics are superb, including the way they miked the violin soloist in the Sanctus. Often it's virtually inaudible.
The Dona Nobis Pacem near the end of the Agnus Dei is probably Beethoven's finest piece of work. Many thanks to the performers, to the engineers responsible for reopening the Frauenkirche, and to the people of Dresden.
Possibly my favorite of any musical composition. During one particularly difficult period of life, I really latched onto this performance of the Agnus Dei. Listened to it over and over and over. It really does transcend this menial existence.
What a magnificent and moving performance , worthy of Beethoven’s beseeching the heavens, finally, to grant us peace. Bravos to the chorus, orchestra, soloists and maestro Luisi, with whom I am unfamiliar, but who I would like hear more from. A word about the acoustics: they seemed really good when I was at a concert in-the frauenkirke a couple of years ago, and this video confirms that impression,which sort of surprises me, given the unique shape of the frauenkirke.
kurt vonnegut's book and movie slaughter house five began with the firebombing of dresden. this missa is a fitting salute to the reconstruction of the church , rising from its destruction in ww2 and singing to heaven a new beginning. . good choice in beethoven and the strength of this performance. beautiful. thank you
Ist es falsch zu sagen, daß dies die wohl erhabendste und schönste Messe ist, die je komponiert wurde? Im Benedictus scheint sich der Himmel zu öffnen...
I personally grew up on Mozart's Requiem as the key piece of sacred classical music in my life. I need to listen to the Missa Solemnis more. It seems like a very complex and intricate piece. It might overshadow the Requiem for me one day.
« Je veux donc m'abandonner patiemment à toutes les vicissitudes et placer mon entière confiance uniquement en ton immuable bonté, ô Dieu ! Tienne, immuablement tienne doit se réjouir d'être oui mon âme. Sois mon rocher, ô Dieu, sois ma lumière, sois éternellement mon assurance. L;Von Beethoven
...wohl eines der größten Werke Beethovens, ein kaum zu übertreffendes Werk... Ein Danke all den Mitwirkenden, die mit dieser Aufführung dem bewußt herbeigeführten Fall der Kulturen, vor allem der Deutschen Kultur, entgegenwirken und diese damit hochhalten. Es ist eine der besten Aufführungen/Einspielungen, die ich gesehen bzw. gehört habe ! Doch so gut wie diese Aufnahme und so gut wie der Wiederaufbau der Frauenkirche gelungen ist, immer doch müssen dem Zuschauer am Bildschirm unterschwellig freimaurerisch-satanische Zeichen ins Unterbewußtsein implementiert werden. Was hat denn bei 42:53 min die Einblendung des allsehenden Auges zu suchen? Eine Frage, die mir hier wohl keiner beantworten wird...
Immortal Beloved (1994) "Ludwig van Beethoven, the man who inherited... and increased the immortal fame of Handel and Bach... of Haydn and Mozart, is now no more. He was an artist, and who will stand beside him? He was an artist... and what he was, he was only through music. The thorns of life had wounded him deeply... so he held fast to his art... even when the gate through which it entered was shut. Music spoke through a deafened ear to he who could no longer hear it. He carried the music in his heart. Because he shut himself off from the world, they called him hostile. They said he was unfeeling... and called him callous. But he was not hard of heart. It is the finest blades that are most easily blunted... bent or broken. He withdrew from his fellow man after he had given them everything... and had received nothing in return. He lived alone... because he found no second self. Thus he was, thus he died. Thus he will live for all time".
Now why can't we all sing in unison in politics? What times of peace and prosperity we would enjoy! What harmonious vibes would rule the ether! Learn from the ones who do the concert.
Impossible without our turning our hearts to Our Lord Jesus Christ. For every time we try to do without Him, our societies inevitably fall into tyranny or/and totalitarianism.
Imagine if you were to post a deep-felt thanks to Karl-Heinz Stockhausen on a similar website: Oh Dear Stockhausen: your music kept me from throwing myself off of a bridge...Jesus came to me and I hear your music, etc.. I saw lovely white pigeons, etc.
