Synopsis

Kurt Masur leads the London Philharmonic Orchestra in Schubert’s poignant Unfinished Symphony, accompanied by the Czech Philharmonic Chorus of Brno performing Janáček’s Hukvaldy Songs for a cappella choir. The two ensembles then unite to perform the Czech composer's monumental Glagolitic Mass, featuring soloists Zdena Kloubova (soprano), Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano), Pavol Breslik (tenor), and Gustav Belacek (bass). The program is presented by Charles Hazlewood.