[Auckland Choral Supporters] Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle

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Auckland Choral presents...

Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle
 
Sunday 2 November, 2.00pm
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell

Soprano:    Lilia Carpinelli
Alto:            Kate Spence
Tenor:        Derek Hill
Baritone:    David Griffiths
Pianos:       Matteo Napoli and Flavio Vallani
Harmonium:     tbc

Conductor:     Uwe Grodd

The Petite Messe Solennelle was composed by the witty Gioachino Rossini in 1863, and is a departure from his comic operas. Rossini occupied an
unrivalled position in the Italian musical world of his time but at the end of his life moved back to Paris where five years before his death he wrote this  'little'  mass.  It is theatrical, intense and has been characterised as neither petite nor solemn.

"Behold the poor little Mass...You know it well, I was born for comic opera. Little science, a little heart that is all... So may you be blessed and
grant me Paradise." (Rossini)

Internationally reknowned pianist Matteo Napoli, who has performed with Uwe Grodd for many years is joined by fellow pianist Flavio Vallani for this
performance of the original version, scored for two pianos and harmonium. Uwe and Matteo have worked as both conductor and soloist, as well as a flute and piano duo. They have recorded three CDs for Naxos Records and their disc with music by Schubert will be released in March 2009.

A stunning line-up of soloists will accompany the big, vibrant sound of Auckland Choral in this dramatic and magical work: Lilia Carpinelli, soprano
from Italy, Kate Spence, our favorite alto, Derek Hill, the tenor who recently rescued Opera NZ's production of Jenufa by jumping into the role of
Steva at a few hours notice and David Griffiths, NZ's foremost baritone.

Ticket prices:
General admission $30
Student Rush $10
Children under 16 years $5

Tickets available from Auckland Choral Administration Manager, Ruth Farrant, phone (09) 358 2892 or email ruth at aucklandchoral.com
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