Petite Messe Solennelle de Rossini

One of the masterpieces of Rossini's sacred music, presented here in its original version for soloists, choir, piano and accordion. With his Petite Messe Solennelle, Rossini returns to a genre he had abandoned during his career as a composer: sacred music.

There are two versions of this work. The first, with a modest ensemble (which gives it the name "petite messe"), brings together four soloists (soprano, contralto, tenor, bass), a mixed choir, piano and an accordion.

The other version, re-orchestrated by Rossini himself, has a larger ensemble. Whatever version, it is a particularly expansive score, lasting an hour and a half, halfway between sacred music and opera.

Concerts Hélios Concerts Hélios is a music production company dedicated to the dissemination of classical and sacred music in exceptional heritage locations, mainly in Paris.

Founded with the desire to make classical music alive, accessible and profoundly human, Concerts Hélios brings together high-level professional musicians around emblematic programs: great masterpieces of the repertoire, seasonal concerts, sacred music, symphonic and choral works.

Each concert is designed as an immersive experience, where artistic excellence meets the beauty of the locations: historic churches, emblematic monuments and history-filled spaces become the setting for a unique musical moment, accessible to both seasoned music lovers and the general public.

Concerts Hélios pays particular attention to acoustic quality, proximity between artists and audience, and careful organization, guaranteeing an experience that is both demanding and warm.

Through its regular productions, Concerts Hélios is committed to transmission, sharing and valorization of musical heritage, fostering dialogue between tradition and living emotion.