Beethoven: Missa Solemnis – Masaaki Suzuki

   in Choir & Organ (Jul, 2018)
Beethoven’s primary concern when writing his Mass was to interpret the liturgical text with precision and to convey its meaning to the audience. Masaaki Suzuki’s insightful reading of the score certainly does that. Thoughtful and exhilarating, it carries the listener along on a great wave of sound. His soloists are well chosen and the singers and orchestra maintain the highest standards. There is so much clarity that comes out of this reading, from the fresh voices of the singers to the precise articulation of the orchestral playing. Highly recommended. …