Gioachino Rossini defined this sacred composition as "the last of my sins of old age." And, in 1863 the Italian was 71 years old and had retired since more than three decades, although still being flattered by the court to write a new opera. Finally, he decided to compose a mass for the private chapel of the Countess Pillet-Will which he entitled (not without irony given its long duration) Petite Messe Solennelle.
The II International Festival of Sacred Music'Las lenguas de Dios'( 'Tongues of God') includes it in its program. Directed by Sándor Gyüdi with participation of the Coro Canticum and four soloistsfrom the Opera of Budapest: Tímea Zita Somogyvári (soprano), Boglárka Laczák (contralto), Péter Balczó (tenor) and Tamás Altorjay (bass). also featuring Ivon Frontela (piano) and Istvanne Lajos (harmonium).
The II International Festival of Sacred Music 'Las lenguas de Dios' ('Tongues of God'), produced by Euromúsica productions, programs a total of three concerts on 21, 24 and March 26 at the Basilica of Sant Francesc de Palma.
Ticket sales:
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Subscription of three concerts: 40 €
