Collaborative Performance Offers Rare Rossini Choral Work in Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Concert

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), in collaboration with Chatham Chorale Chamber Singers, presents A Mass at the Opera, on Friday, August 18, 7:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 200 Main Street, Wellfleet. The performance features 4 vocal soloists and accompaniment by CCCMF Co-Artistic Director Jon Nakamatsu, piano and Donald Enos, organ.

In its first Festival premiere, the little-known Gioachino Rossini masterwork Petite Messe Solenelle takes center stage in A Mass at the Opera. Composed for piano, harmonium (organ), chamber choir and four vocal soloists, the work is more opera than mass, demonstrating the splendor of Rossini at his best. Listen to unforgettable tune after tune of brilliant chamber writing crafted by The Chatham Chorale Chamber Singers under the masterful baton of Conductor Joe Marchio, with phenomenal soloists Ilana Davidson, soprano, Lara Nie, alto, William Ferguson, tenor and Tyler Duncan, bass.

Rossini composed his Petite messe solenelle at the very end of his life and career, just four years prior to his death in 1868. Neither “petite” nor “solemn”- more operatic than sacred – the mass is scored brilliantly under his pen. The audience can count on enjoying a captivating and deeply moving concert experience.
Program: Chatham Chorale Chamber Singers, Joseph Marchio, conductor
Jon Nakamatsu, piano
Ilana Davidson, soprano
Lara Nie, alto
William Ferguson, tenor
Tyler Duncan, baritone
Donald Enos, organ

GIOACHINO ROSSINI (1792 – 1868)
Petite Messe Solenelle (1864)
Kyrie
Gloria
Gratias
Domine Deus
Qui tollis
Quoniam
Cum Sancto Spiritu
Credo
Crucifixus
Et resurrexit
Et vitam venturi
Offertory (“Prélude religieux”)
Sanctus
O Salutaris
Agnus Dei

CCCMF’s 38th summer season features 12 compelling concerts from August 1 through 25 at 7:30 pm in locations throughout the region.

Tickets ordered on or after July 1: $38 general admission; $15 for college students (with ID); admission is free for attendees 18 and under. General admission to three or more concerts: $36 per ticket. Emerson String Quartet concert: $55 (whether individually purchased or as part of the three-concert package)

Special first-time ticket buyer’s price and a discounted ticket for the August 1 concert, if you are between the ages of 19 and 40, are available by calling Festival office.

Festival seating is limited to venue capacity, advance purchase is recommended. Tickets ordered online are available at will call at the performances. Tickets may also be purchased by calling or visiting the box office at 508-247-9400 or at 3 Main Street Unit 6, North Eastham. Box office hours are 10 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Phone and online ticket orders are available until 12 noon on the day of each concert.

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