| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 27-Apr-2013 Philharmonic Hall | Rossini's not-so-petite Messe Solennelle with the RLPO and Ottavio Dantone |
 Though Rossini’s name is synonymous with 19th-century comic opera, his contribution to sacred music is not inconsiderable; a sizeable collection of masses, hymns and cantatas reach the pinnacle of their popularity in two works that still make an entertaining evening in the concert hall or church. The first is the Stabat Mater of 1832 (revised 1841), and the second is the Petite Messe Solennelle of 1863 (revised 1867).Read full review... | |
