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Epicurus.com - Haydn: Missa in Angustiis "Nelson Mass" - Te Deum / Lott, Watkinson, M. Davies, Wilson-Johnson; Pinnock
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Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028942309722
Label: Archiv Produktion
Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Archiv Produktion
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Studio: Archiv Produktion
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Summary: A Stunning Rendition of the "Lord Nelson Mass"
Comment: Few works in the composer's canon belie the stereotyped image of "genial Papa Haydn" than this scorchingly intense "Mass in Times of Fear" (as it is more properly known by its Latin title). It is as if all the angst Haydn seemingly worked through in his *Sturm und Drang* period revisited him with redoubled fury in his old age. Few settings of the Mass convey abject terror as effectively as this most remarkable of Haydn's sacred works. Even the scoring is unusual--strings, trumpets, timpani and organ, minus woodwind--and affords Haydn opportunities to unsettle the nerves of his listeners with unexpected outbursts of Judgment Day fury giving way suddenly to ecstatic foretastes of heavenly joy.
Given that *Missa in Angustiis* has always been one of Haydn's most celebrated works (and ever popular with amateur choirs), it is not surprising that there have been numerous recordings, many of them excellent. I still hold in affection the old monaural Vanguard recording, passionately conducted by Mario Rossi and featuring the incomparable Teresa Stich-Randall in the soaring soprano solos. Though that venerable relic has long since vanished from the scene, the vigorous and incisive Wilcocks/King's College version (originally on Argo, now available in various configurations from Decca/Universal) is still around, and worth every listener's consideration. Nor have we wanted latterly for period instrument versions: among them, either Hickox or Gardiner will prove eminently satisfactory.
One version, however, stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that is Pinnock's Archiv recording, which, after nearly two decades in circulation, continues to garner accolades from critics. Pinnock rightly keeps textures lean, rhythms mobile, motivic cells cleanly articulated. Not for an instant does he let the tension sag, even in the more meditative sections. And in the dramatic sections, with which this work abounds--such as the opening "Kyrie" with its vaulting soprano solos, the apocalyptic "Et Vitam Venturi," or the lowering "Benedictus," he throws caution to the winds and provides just that much more adrenaline than his rivals to make the experience unforgettably compelling.
It helps that Pinnock has a superb lineup of soloists (Felicity Lott nearly outshines Stich-Randall in this work --and no praise could be higher), a crack ensemble (sounding more leonine here than in its many recordings of Baroque repertoire), and an extraordinarily vivid and well-balanced recording. But the credit, in the end, must go to the conductor who energizes his forces to respond at the highest pitch of involvement throughout.
As if this were not enough, we are also given a similarly riveting account of Hadyn's late *Te Deum* setting, one of the composer's most neglected masterpieces. Its compactness tends to count against its being programmed as a major choral work. Yet it is by no means a trifle, either. Indeed, in its own way it aims as high as *Die Schöpfung*. If you have never heard this setting of the *Te Deum* you are in for a treat: not only is the piece a sublime example of Haydn's mature style, its exuberant vitality are perfectly conveyed by Pinnock and his period-instrument forces.
If this sounds like something of a rave review, then so be it. This is one of the finest recordings of sacred vocal repertoire to have come my way in a long time. Don't miss it.
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Summary: Lord Nelson Mass review
Comment: Good quality - enjoyed listening to this. Nice lively tempi and clarity
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Summary: Brilliant, glorious paean to victory
Comment: Composed to celebrate Horatio Nelson's victory over Napoleon's fleet at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, this wonderful Mass is one of Haydn's greatest works -- one which places him squarely beside Mozart and Beethoven as a giant of his time.I grew up with Bernstein's monumental, superb version of the Nelson Mass, which of course featured the full-scale New York Philharmonic. So it took me a while to adjust to Pinnock's relatively small orchestra using the scale and instruments of the Classical period. That said, this is an incredibly thrilling disc, with terrific performances from all concerned, and is undoubtedly THE Nelson Mass to acquire and enjoy repeatedly. Trevor Pinnock surely is one of the greatest living conductors -- everything he touches turns to gold. Even someone like me, who primarily is devoted to the sound world of Richard Strauss, Hector Berlioz and the titanic Wagner, acknowledges his immense talent and only wishes that his range extended beyond the Baroque and Classical into the Romantic and post-Romantic repertoire. But I won't quibble with what he already has given us -- not a bit! If you love Haydn or great choral music, buy this CD NOW.
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Summary: One of Haydn's best
Comment: This is a superb performance of the Nelsonmesse. The soloists are talented and expressive, and the choir sings with passion and precision. One can hear Haydn's understanding of the war in relation to Austria's position, but with his hope for ultimate victory. The "dona nobis pacem" is one of Haydn's best, matched by the "dona nobis pacem" of the Missa in tempore belli. The performance exploits many of the characteristics of Haydn's music that no doubt influenced Beethoven...beginning with the powerful declamatory motive of the Kyrie.
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Summary: A beautiful CD.
Comment: I like this record very much. I think is a good version of the Nelson Mass with very good msicians, like Trevor Pinnock; for me, one of the bests conductors for barroque music. The singers are perfect, the orchestra too. But, I think that the choir needs more bright because we can't listening to it in some parts of the CD. Moreover, I will put a 10 to this beautiful CD.
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