Petite Messe solennelle
by Gioachino Rossini
4-Part - Sheet Music

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 pianos, armo - Level 3

SKU: CA.4065049

Composed by Gioachino Rossini. Edited by Klaus Doge. This edition: Paperbound. Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. Petite Messe Solennelle Kart. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Piano 2 + Harmon. Composed 1863. 56 pages. Duration 90 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.650/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4065049).

ISBN 9790007075743. Language: Latin.

Next to the "Stabat Mater," the "Petite Messe solennelle" of 1863 is Rossini's second extensive sacred composition. Ostensibly, the work was an occasional piece, written for the dedication of a private chapel for the once well-to-do Parisian nobility. This explains the reduced instrumental accompaniment for two pianos and harmonium. Of course this instrumental garb, reminiscent of decent, elevated salon music, produces an unmistakable timbre which through its typical Rossini rhythm obtains an additional flair. Score and part available separately - see item CA.4065000.