Haydn Nelson Mass
R Strauss Ein Heldenleben

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conductor
Sarah-Jane Brandon soprano
Sarah Connolly mezzo soprano
Robin Tritschler tenor
Luca Pisaroni bass-baritone
London Philharmonic Choir

When Haydn’s uplifting Mass in D minor was performed for the visit of Admiral Nelson to the small estate where the composer worked, it became synonymous with the great leader who shared so many of the music’s qualities. For his orchestral rollercoaster Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life), Richard Strauss cast around for a heroic figure to animate and settled on someone rather close to home – himself. This excitable piece scatters its adversaries with Nelson-like panache, but it matures to a place of noble reflection, a humbling glimpse of life’s spiritual journey.

Free Barlines post-concert discussion | 9.45pm | Level 2 The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall
Artists involved in the performance discuss the evening's programme.

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Haydn: Mass No. 11 in D minor, Hob.XXII:11, "Nelson Mass", "Imperial Mass", "Coronation Mass" - Kyrie
Haydn: Mass No. 11 in D minor, Hob.XXII:11, "Nelson Mass", "Imperial Mass", "Coronation Mass" - Gloria: Gloria in excelsis Deo
Haydn: Mass No. 11 in D minor, Hob.XXII:11, "Nelson Mass", "Imperial Mass", "Coronation Mass" - Agnus Dei: Dona nobis pacem
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40, TrV 190 - I. Der Held (The Hero)
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40, TrV 190 - IV. Des Helden Walstatt (The Hero's Field of Battle)
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40, TrV 190 - VI. Des Helden Weltflucht und Vollendung (The Hero's Withdrawal from the World)

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