Composer

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Gioachino Rossini

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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25:30

Movement_count

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3

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Gioachino Rossini's "Messa di Milano" is a sacred choral work composed in 1863. It was premiered on March 4, 1864, at the Church of San Carlo al Corso in Milan, Italy. The work is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, and Ite, missa est. The "Messa di Milano" is characterized by its grandeur and solemnity. Rossini's use of the choir and orchestra is masterful, with the choir often singing in unison or in four-part harmony. The orchestration is rich and varied, with the use of brass and percussion adding to the grandeur of the work. The Kyrie begins with a solemn choral introduction, followed by a fugue-like section. The Gloria is a joyful and exuberant movement, with the choir and orchestra alternating between loud and soft passages. The Credo is a longer movement, with the choir and orchestra exploring a range of emotions, from solemnity to exaltation. The Sanctus is a majestic movement, with the choir and orchestra building to a powerful climax. The Agnus Dei is a more subdued movement, with the choir and orchestra exploring themes of peace and forgiveness. The final movement, Ite, missa est, is a joyful and triumphant conclusion to the work. Overall, the "Messa di Milano" is a masterful work of sacred choral music, showcasing Rossini's skill as a composer. Its grandeur and solemnity make it a fitting tribute to the Catholic Mass, and it remains a popular work in the choral repertoire to this day.

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