Beethoven Missa Solemnis

[(poco) Sforzando]

This is one of the very few occasions where I share Hurwitz' choice. Apart from Bernstein, the Jochum (also with the Concertgebouw), Haitink with the BRSO and Gustav Kuhn are my go to versions. Coincidentally, all four clock in at 80-81 minutes. Faster, more urgent versions like Gielen and Masur are excellent, too.

I also have the new Savall from 2023 but haven't unwrapped the set yet.

I really like Bernstein Sony. I thought Blomstedt good, but it has not displaced Lenny. I've heard it live twice that I remember - Gardiner and Masur.