PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Soli Deo Glorias DVD of Missa Solemnis shines a supreme light on this rarely performed choral masterpiece. Beethoven wrote that music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents, and this DVD beautifully brings to life the composers spiritual intent to awaken and permanently instill religious feelings, not only in the singers, but also in the listeners. DVD extras: More than one hour of video extras including: interviews with John Nelson, conductor, and Peter Readman, chairman of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe - Meet Soli Deo Gloria introductory video - Previews from selected DVDs from The Soli Deo Gloria Collection.

REVIEW
'The Missa Solemnis, which Beethoven considered the crown of his music, may be the greatest piece most listeners never hear.' --Jan Swafford

'If you're after a fine Missa on screen, look no further.' --Gramophone,Feb'12

'John Nelson shows what can be achieved by steering expertly a middle course between traditional performance values and historical awareness. [with] a first-rate solo team all captured in excellent sound and picture quality. For an outstanding, one-off concert experience, this is well worth acquiring.' --Julian Haylock, International Record Review - Oct.'12

'John Nelson clearly has the measure of this score and succeeds in conveying the urgency of his view with gestures and expressions that are eloquent and undemonstrative.It seems unlikely that Beethoven's vision in this work will ever be more completely captured.' Performance***** Picture & Sound ***** Extras***** BBC MUSIC DVD CHOICE --BBC Music Magazine, Mar'12