Petite Messe Solennelle de Rossini

One of the masterpieces of Rossini's sacred music, performed here in its original version for soloists, choir, piano and accordion. With his Petite messe solennelle, Rossini returned to a genre he had set aside during his career as a composer: sacred music.

The work exists in two versions. The first, with its modest forces (which gave it the name "petite messe"), brings together four soloists (soprano, contralto, tenor, bass), a mixed choir, piano and accordion.

The other version, reorchestrated by Rossini himself, calls for a larger ensemble. Whichever version is heard, this is a particularly expansive score, lasting one hour and thirty minutes, midway between sacred music and opera.

Concerts Hélios Concerts Hélios is a music production company dedicated to presenting classical and sacred music in exceptional heritage venues, mainly in Paris.

Founded with the aim of making classical music vibrant, accessible and deeply human, Concerts Hélios brings together highly accomplished professional musicians around emblematic programmes: great masterpieces of the repertoire, season concerts, sacred music, symphonic and choral works.

Each concert is conceived as an immersive experience, where artistic excellence meets the beauty of the venue: historic churches, landmark monuments and spaces steeped in history become the setting for a unique musical moment, accessible to seasoned music lovers and general audiences alike.

Concerts Hélios pays particular attention to acoustic quality, to the closeness between artists and audience, and to carefully managed organisation, guaranteeing an experience that is both demanding and warm.

Through its regular productions, Concerts Hélios takes part in an approach of transmission, sharing and enhancement of the musical heritage, letting tradition and living emotion engage in dialogue.