Nelson Mass

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The nickname isn't Haydn's; he called this mass 'tempore angustiis' (a time of anguish) and with Napoleon ravaging Europe, nations trembled. The mass offers Hope, but not much. Composer: Joseph Haydn Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Performers: BBC National Chorus of Wales Performer: Piia Komsi (Soprano) Performer: Isabelle Druet (Mezzo) Performer: Hans-Jorg Mammel (Tenor) Performer: Matthew Rose (Bass) Conductor: François-Xavier Roth Recording date: 18 September 2009 Date of broadcast: 18 September 2009