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Janácek’s Glagolitic Mass from Liverpool

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, conducted by Dinis Sousa, perform Beethoven's Symphony No.6 'Pastoral' and Janáček's Glagolitic Mass

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra join fast rising guest conductor Dinis Sousa to perform Beethoven Symphony No.6 'Pastoral'. Plus, after the interval, guest soloists and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir will take to the stage for Janáček's epic Glagolitic Mass.

Presented by Penny Gore and recorded on 12th April 2025.

Beethoven Symphony No.6 'Pastoral'

Interval

Janáček Glagolitic Mass

Evelina Dobračeva soprano
Katarina Karnéus mezzo-soprano
Ladislav Elgr tenor
Jan Martiník bass
Daniel Greenway organ
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Dinis Sousa conductor

“The fragrance of the trees was like incense,” declared Leoš Janáček, “I felt a cathedral grow from a great forest”. And with its jubilant trumpets, thundering organ and raw, unbuttoned lust for life, there’s nothing quite like the Glagolitic Mass. It’s an ear-tingling, soul-shaking adventure of a lifetime for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and fast rising guest conductor Dinis Sousa – and there’s no better way to set the mood than with Beethoven’s leafiest (and loveliest) symphony.

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2 hours, 14 minutes