Toronto Classical Singers- Rossini: Petite Messe Sollenelle February 22, 2009

Conductor: Jurgen Petrenko
Featuring: Linda Roel, Pianist Ian Grundy, Organist
Soloists
Sheila Dietrich, soprano
Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo-soprano
Stephen McClare, tenor
Bruce Kelly, baritone

Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, written in 1863, is neither petite nor particularly solemn. It was the last of Rossini’s Péchés de vieillesse -- his sins of old age: a last testament of the composer bowing his head before God 30 years after having ended his career in opera. The music ranges from hushed intensity to boisterous high spirits, and abounds in the memorable tunes and rhythmic vitality for which Rossini became justly famous. In Rossini’s own words, “Is it indeed music for the blest that I have written? Or just some blessed music?”
This is a mass unlike any other you are likely to come across.
Sunday 4:00pm Christ Church Deer Park 1570 Yonge St (2blks north of St. Clair at Heath St W) (wheelchair accessible)
T: 416-443-1490

Official Website: http://torontoclassicalsingers.org