'There are certainly many different valid ways to perform the Missa solemnis, but it's hard to imagine they will surpass this outstanding version' Christopher Dingle
Beethoven
Missa solemnis
Marlis Petersen (sop), Elisabeth Kulman (contralto), Werner Güra (tenor), Gerald Finley (bass); Netherlands Radio Choir, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
C Major DVD: 712608 (NTSC system; PCM stereo/dts-5.0; 16:9 picture format) C Major Blu-ray: 712704 (1080i; PCM stereo/dts-HD MA 5.0; 16:9 picture format) 99 mins
For a full review, pick up a copy of the October issue of BBC Music Magazine