One of Rossini’s most celebrated and enduring works, the Petite Messe Solennelle is neither small nor solemn; rather it brims with exuberance and flair. Composed in 1863 when Rossini had settled into permanent semi-retirement, he paid little heed to public or critical tastes but rather let his imagination soar. This remarkable, idiosyncratic work highlights his mastery of the dramatic and the devotional, and represents the pinnacle of his péchés de vieillesse [sins of old age], the moniker Rossini himself gave his late compositions.

Petros Singers are delighted to share the stage with a line-up of world-class soloists to perform this uniquely thrilling work that never fails to delight.

Miriam Allan – Soprano
Carris Jones – Mezzo-Soprano
Thomas Elwin – Tenor
Gareth Brynmor John – Bass
William Vann – Piano
Edward Dean – Harmonium
Richard Bannan – Musical Director

Tickets
Central nave: £30 | £25 concession | £15 age 30 and under
Side aisles: £25 | £20 concession | £10 age 30 and under
Gallery: £20 | £15 concession | £5 age 30 and under