Petite messe solennelle (Rossini)
from Rossini: Petite Messe solennelle (CDA67570)
1 Kyrie eleison [2'46]
2 Christe eleison [1'29]
3 Kyrie eleison [2'35]
4 Gloria [0'35]
5 Et in terra pax [1'46]
6 Gratias agimus [4'45]
7 Domine Deus [5'12]
8 Qui tollis [7'19]
9 Quoniam tu solus sanctus [7'03]
10 Cum Sancto Spiritu [4'57]
11 Credo [4'17]
12 Crucifixus [3'34]
13 Et resurrexit [4'35]
14 Et vitam venturi saeculi [3'52]
15 Prélude religieux, pendant l'Offertoire [6'14]
16 Ritournelle [0'31]
17 Sanctus [3'51]
18 O salutaris hostia [5'38]
19 Agnus Dei [8'28]
79 minutes 27 seconds 19 tracks
‘Every attempt seems to have been made to be faithful to Rossini's original intentions. I love the sound it makes, and it includes one of Rossini's great melodies for the Gratias agimus tibi: y ...
‘This is a recording which perfectly captures the spirit of the work—and the recording is equally generous to King and his superb team of musicians’ (International Record Review)
‘Twelve voices, two pianos, one harmonium: The King’s Consort perform Rossini’s Mass in its original intimate dimensions, sized to fit a Paris salon. Hardly petite in length, it’s an irresistible, aff ...