Ep. 55 Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, Op. 123

About this episode

This episode focuses on Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, Op. 123, exploring its composition and significance.

We’ll focus on the Missa Solemnis, Op. 123, composed between 1819 and 1823.

People in this episode

Host: Terence J. O'Grady

Topics covered

• Beethoven
• Missa Solemnis
• classical music
• composition
• music analysis

Keywords

• Beethoven
• Missa Solemnis
• Op. 123
• classical music
• music composition

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Missa Solemnis, Op. 123

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