Of all his own works, Beethoven admired one more than any other: his grand solemn mass in music, the Missa solemnis. When the composer started to write the piece in 1819, he sensed a new energy ...

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was one of the triumphs of his career. But it wasn’t his only crowning achievement for symphony orchestra, nor for orchestra and chorus, nor even for the ...

Philadelphia Orchestra’s Thursday evening performance of Beethoven’s Missa solemnis. (Photo: Jeff Fusco) We’re never really done with Beethoven. Uncovering and understanding his music is an endless ...

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After Friday night’s concert, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced the formal title it’s bestowing upon music director Riccardo Muti beginning next season, when he leads the orchestra’s ...

“Can you believe there’s empty seats?” the man next to me asked, looking out from the first balcony of Symphony Hall as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Festival Chorus took their places ...

For a big Beethoven bash, an obvious party track comes to mind. But co-hosts Colorado Springs Chorale and Chamber Orchestra of the Springs wanted to surprise their guests. “Generally when you’re doing ...