Choir of the Earth Presents Haydn's "Nelson" Mass Premiere
This Friday, 27 September 2024 at 17:00 UK time, Choir of the Earth will premiere its concert performance of Joseph Haydn’s “Nelson” Mass (Missa in Angustiis).
Led by Musical Director, Ben England, this performance brings together the voices of our global choir, recorded remotely and expertly mixed into a stunning interpretation of Haydn’s choral masterpiece.
Click 'Watch on YouTube' to open the concert premiere full-size and take part in the live chat.
Recorded earlier this year by singers from across the world, the performance features Richard Gowers on the organ and soloists from the acclaimed Fieri Consort. Together, they bring Haydn’s “Nelson” Mass to life - a work composed in 1798 at a time of great global unrest, which has become one of his most celebrated creations.
Those joining us live can optionally chat to our friendly international singers, team and other audience members in the live text chat, making this a truly interactive and engaging experience. Alternatively, pop on your headphones, sit back and relax, and let this stunning music wash over you. If you can’t make the premiere live, you can catch up at a time that suits you using the same link above.
This course and performance are part of Choir of the Earth’s Six Late Masses series, exploring each of Haydn’s remarkable Six Late Masses, composed for his patrons, the Esterházy family, between 1796 and 1802, and considered to be among his finest sacred works.
Come and sing Haydn’s “Nelson” Mass with us in person
If you learned this piece with us - or would like to! - our Come and Sing Haydn’s “Nelson” Mass Tour is now open for bookings on Eventbrite, with events in London, Isle of Wight, Bath, Norwich, Manchester, and Edinburgh. We’re also planning an extra-special grand finale in Austria next September, with details and booking to follow very soon! Whether you're looking to refresh your memory or learn the piece for the first time, all participants in our come and sing events will receive a full set of Choir of the Earth’s teaching and rehearsal resources for the work, so you can be fully prepared to sing with confidence.
Help us teach the world to sing
As a non-profit organisation, we rely on donations to continue providing these educational and musical experiences to singers around the world. If you enjoy the concert and feel moved to support our work, we would be incredibly grateful for your contribution.