With the Missa solemnis, Beethoven created one of the most haunting settings of the liturgy of the Mass, whose premiere, however, already took place in the concert hall and not in a church setting. With his two ensembles Le Concert des Nations and La Capella Nacional de Catalunya, as well as first-class soloists, Jordi Savall invites listeners to take a fresh and authentic look at this famous composition by the Viennese classicist. Playing on period instruments, the musicians allow Beethoven's moving sound world to shimmer in all its nuances.