Rossini’s Petite Messe is one of the most joyful and uplifting sacred works in the entire repertoire composed by the Italian operatic genius after he finished writing for stage, and which he referred as “one of the sins of his old age”.

The spotlight will shine on Newbury Spring Festival Chorus and a cast of international star soloists led by Lucy Crowe with Claire Barnett Jones, Andres Presno and Ashley Riches, all under the direction of Tom Primrose.

Tonight’s performance will be accompanied by the unusual combination of two pianos, as originally scored, plus accordion (in place of harmonium) as approved by Rossini himself.

… Festival Chorus, expertly prepared by chorusmaster Tom Primrose. It was a truly inspiring evening,…

Sponsored by Greenham Trust

Conductor / Performers

Tom Primrose conductor
Newbury Spring Festival Chorus
Lucy Crowe soprano
Claire Barnett-Jones mezzo soprano
Andres Presno tenor
Ashley Riches bass

Libby Burgess piano
Jane Powell piano
Ben de Souza accordion

Programme

Rossini Petite Messe Solonelle

 

Tickets

£46.25 / £31.25 / £21.25
(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee per ticket)

Please note – 100 seats are held back during the Friends Priority booking period and will be released to public bookers from 6 March 2023.