UPDATE: We regret to inform you that due to the uncertainty of the impact of Cyclone Alfred, St Stephen’s Cathedral will be closed this Friday. As a result, the performance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle has been cancelled. Opera Queensland has contacted all ticket holders. 

Presented by Opera Queensland in association with The University of Queensland

Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle (Little solemn mass), written in 1863, is anything but little and solemn, set to fill the iconic Cathedral of St Stephen with over 100 performers on stage. This is a glorious celebration of sacred music written towards the end of Rossini’s life, a work of profound beauty and exultant joy.

Written for two pianos and a harmonium, with four soloists and a choir, our collaboration with The University of Queensland sees us joined by two of Australia’s great pianists – Anna Grinberg and Liam Viney.

Perfect for seasoned concertgoers and newcomers, Rossini combines orchestral and choral textures, to create a work distinguished by its unashamed romanticism.

Sung in Latin
Running time – approximately 90 min with no interval

Conductor Richard Mills

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND CHAMBER SINGERS
THE UQ SINGERS
LUMENS CHAMBER CHOIR

Soprano Maia Andrews
Mezzo-soprano Aylish Ryan
Tenor Connor Willmore
Bass Jeremy Kleeman

Piano Anna Grinberg
Piano Liam Viney
Organ Graeme Morton