Beethoven - Missa Solemnis
With this festive concert the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of Fabio Luisi celebrates the moving event of the Reopening of the Frauenkirche in Dresden.
After the Bombing of Dresden on February 13, 1945, the church burnt out and its dome, called the "Stone Bell", finally collapsed. The rebuilt church will remain a monument and a symbol of hope and conciliation, reminding people of its history.
A t ouching event of great solemnity.
Beethoven's overwhelming music blends impressively with the camera shots of the vast and impressive hall.
The cast of of soloists is excellent including Camilla Nylund and René Pape, one the most outstanding singers of the younger generation.

Camilla Nylund, soprano
Birgit Remmert, alto
Christian Elsner , tenor
René Pape, bass

Staatsopernchor Dresden
Staatskapelle Dresden
Fabio Luisi, conductor
Recorded live at the Frauenkirche, Dresden, 4?5 November 2005

Picture Format: NTSC - 16:9 anamorphic
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo - Dolby Digital 5.1 - DTS 5.1
Region Code: 0
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish
Booklet Notes: English, German, French
Running Time: 88 mins + 4 mins (Bonus)

Bonus Film: The Reconstruction of the Frauenkirche