Beethoven: Missa solemnis | Fabio Luisi, Staatskapelle Dresden, Chorus of the Sächsische Staatsoper

A solemn mass with a symbolic character: The Frauenkirche in Dresden hosted its first public concert to mark its reopening on November 4, 2005. The program included Beethoven’s Missa solemnis, performed by the Staatskapelle Dresden and the Chorus of the Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden, conducted by Fabio Luisi. The soloists were Camilla Nylund, Birgit Remmert, Christian Elsner and René Pape. (00:00) Intro (01:12) Kyrie (11:04) Gloria (29:00) Credo (49:10) Sanctus (1:05:34) Agnus Dei Participants: Camilla Nylund | SOPRANO Birgit Remmert | ALTO Christian Elsner |TENOR René Pape | BASS Chorus of the Saxon State Opera Dresden Matthias Brauer | CHORUS MASTER Dresden State Orchestra Fabio Luisi | CONDUCTOR The Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) with its high dome visible from afar is considered the landmark of the city of Dresden in Saxony. In the Second World War, this striking church was destroyed by bombs in February 1945 and existed for dec