Beethoven ~ Missa Solemnis

Saturday 30th April 2005
at Clifton Cathedral, Bristol

Soloists
Katy Tansey ~ soprano
Juliette Pochin ~ alto
Richard Rowntree ~ tenor
Robert Marson ~ bass
Phoenix Choir and Orchestra (leader Robert Bishop)
Leslie Bunt ~ conductor

Beethoven's Missa Solemnis is an immensely difficult piece that is generally respected rather than loved. However, the choir overcame the problems of performance and interpretation to create a memorable musical experience. Comments from the audience included:

"Please convey to the choir my congratulations on a magnificent performance of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis."
"...sublime..."