Rossini – Petite Messe Solennelle
| Date | Saturday 17th May 2025 |
| Time | 7.30 pm |
| Venue | Chester Cathedral |
| Tickets | From £15 in advance or on the door. Students in full time education: free |
or by phone 01244 500959
or in person at the Cathedral Reception Desk
- Heather Buckmaster :soprano
- Joyce Tindsley: mezzo-soprano
- Elgan LLyr Thomas: tenor
- Armand Rabot: bass
- Chester Music Society Choir
- Graham Eccles: Piano
- Jon Barton: harmonium
- Graham Jordan Ellis: conductor
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle blends sacred tradition with playful irony. Though grand in form, tongue in cheek, he dubbed it “petite”, questioning if it was indeed sacred or simply theatrical. Scored for piano, harmonium and twelve singers, “men, women and castrati”, the work reflects his operatic roots and irreverant charm, offering a heartfelt farewell in music.