© Angelica Concari Auditorium di Milano: Petite messe solennelle / Rossini / Cadario
Milan, Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo — main
About the Event
Among Gioachino Rossini’s most remarkable creations, the *Petite messe solennelle* occupies a unique place within the composer’s output, combining spiritual depth, theatrical flair, and an unmistakable gift for melody.
Written late in Rossini’s life, the work is scored for soloists, choir, and orchestra, balancing moments of intimate reflection with passages of striking expressive power. Throughout the score, sacred solemnity coexists with the elegance, vitality, and subtle wit that characterize Rossini’s musical language.
Far from a conventional liturgical setting, the *Petite messe solennelle* reveals a composer capable of bringing profound humanity and dramatic insight to sacred music, creating a work that continues to captivate audiences with its originality and emotional richness.
Conducted by Alessandro Cadario, this performance offers the opportunity to experience one of the most distinctive masterpieces of the nineteenth‐century choral repertoire.
Program
- Gioachino Rossini – Petite messe solennelle for four voices, choir and orchestra
Artists
| Conductor: | Alessandro Cadario |
|---|---|
| Mezzo-soprano: | Alessia Panza |
| Orchestra & Choir: | Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro Sinfonico di Milano |
| Mezzo-soprano: | Caterina Piva |
| Tenor: | Antonino Siragusa |
| Bass: | Roberto Lorenzi |
| Choirmaster: | Massimo Fiocchi Malaspina |
Address
Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo, Largo Gustav Mahler, Milan, Italy — Google Maps
