Petite messe solennelle

Alexandra Palace Theatre, London, Great Britain

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7:30 PM

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: London, Great Britain

Starts at: 19:30

Duration:

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Programme

Overview

Discover Rossini's intimate grand finale: the Petite Messe Solennelle, performed on period instruments under Jakob Lehmann's baton. The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique balance sacred devotion with operatic drama in this 'sin of old age.' Experience liturgical fervour and theatrical flair in every gesture and phrase.Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle is the crowning masterpiece of his final creative years, originally scored for twelve voices, two pianos and harmonium as the composer’s self-declared “sin of old age.” Under Jakob Lehmann’s expert direction, the Monteverdi Choir combines precision and warmth, while the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique’s period instruments evoke the richly nuanced sound world of Paris in the mid-19th century. From the hushed invocation of the Kyrie through the luminous harmonies of the Sanctus and the rhythmic vitality of the Benedictus, each movement reveals Rossini’s unparalleled gift for dramatic pacing and melodic charm. In the radiant Agnus Dei, choir and instruments converge in a stirring finale that balances reverence with theatrical brilliance. Join this evocative performance and witness a work poised between liturgy and theatre, brought vividly to life.

Venue Info

Alexandra Palace Theatre - London
Alexandra Palace Way

Hidden from the world for 80 years, this once sleeping giant has been reawakened for a new generation to discover. From theatre, opera and dance to comedy, concerts and cinema – Alexandra Palace Theatre’s programme stays true to the eclectic spirit of the Victorians who built it.

The story of Alexandra Palace Theatre is truly unique. Opened in 1875, the Theatre was a place of spectacle and delight where audiences of up to 3,000 people were entertained by pantomime, opera, drama and ballet. A feat of Victorian engineering, the impressive stage machinery was designed so that performers could appear, fly into the air and disappear through the stage.

However, it struggled to compete with the might of the West End and the theatre went on to be used as a cinema, a chapel and the home of music hall stars before a spell as a BBC prop store and workshop. For 80 years it has been closed to the public, a hidden gem perched high above the city.

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: London, Great Britain

Starts at: 19:30

Duration:

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