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Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle
The Victoria Philharmonic Choir presents choral music with an operatic flair.
In-Person + Livestream
Sat. June 11th 2022 + Add to Calendar
Christ Church Cathedral
7:30pm - 9:30pm Doors at: 6:45pm
$25 adult / $10 student /free under 13
Artists
Peter Butterfield (conductor)
Jennifer Turner (soprano)
Hillary Tufford (mezzo-soprano)
Benjamin Butterfield (tenor)
Unknown
Louis Dillon (bass)
Kinza Tyrrell (pianist)
Kimberley-Ann Bartczak (pianist)
Michael Molnar (harmonium)
Presented by:
Victoria Philharmonic Choir
PO Box 5041 Victoria B Victoria BC
V8R 6N3
Event Description
Gioacchino Rossini called his Petite Messe "the last mortal Sin of my Old Age" - but the results are heavenly!While it uses the text of the traditional mass, the music is pure opera - from outstanding solos to high-speed choruses.
The work was commissioned by a Parisian countess for her private chapel and had its premiere in 1864.
Peter Butterfield conducts the VPC performance in Rossini's original (and favourite) orchestration: two grand pianos and a harmonium - though with 60 choristers instead of the composer's original dozen.
Don't miss this rare performance of an unusual work!
Festival seating (first come first serve).
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