Album lore

This 2013 release on Linn Records presents Joseph Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis, better known as the Lord Nelson Mass, performed by Boston Baroque under the direction of Martin Pearlman, with soprano Mary Wilson featured prominently. The Mass, composed in 1798 during a time of political unrest, is notable for its dramatic orchestration and the interplay between choir and soloists, captured here with period instruments and historically informed technique.The recording’s clarity brings out the Mass’s urgent character, particularly in movements like "Qui tollis," where Wilson’s voice cuts through the choral textures with precise articulation. Boston Baroque’s approach balances the solemnity of the text with Haydn’s signature melodic invention, offering a signal from the classical canon that remains vital for collectors and enthusiasts of chamber and choral repertoire.

Album lore

This 2013 release on Linn Records presents Joseph Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis, better known as the Lord Nelson Mass, performed by Boston Baroque under the direction of Martin Pearlman, with soprano Mary Wilson featured prominently. The Mass, composed in 1798 during a time of political unrest, is notable for its dramatic orchestration and the interplay between choir and soloists, captured here with period instruments and historically informed technique.The recording’s clarity brings out the Mass’s urgent character, particularly in movements like "Qui tollis," where Wilson’s voice cuts through the choral textures with precise articulation. Boston Baroque’s approach balances the solemnity of the text with Haydn’s signature melodic invention, offering a signal from the classical canon that remains vital for collectors and enthusiasts of chamber and choral repertoire.