Tomas Dyntar wrote:

>I intend to buy a recording of Beethoven's Missa solemnis.  I have heard
>about the Klemperer, Gardiner, Solti, Herreweghe versions but have not
>heard them.  Can you tell me what is your favourite account? That would
>help me a lot.  Thank you.

My favorite is the 1953 Toscanini in its latest incarnation in a 2-fer
with the 9th symphony.  I find the sound to be spectacular given the
vintage, and the depth of emotion in old Toscanini is unbelieveable.

Bill S