Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle (1984) Vinyl LP • IMPORT • Claudio Scimone

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Import from Netherlands. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Double LP. Cover has a few creases near edges; very light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate); slight discoloration on inner-gate. Inner-sleeves are original (poly-lined paper). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Top-left corner has more noticeable wear. Developing splits near center of top-edge. Openings are crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Kyrie (Coro)
2. Gloria
3. Credo
4. Prélude Religieux (Pendant L'Offertoire) (Pianoforte I)
5. Sanctus
6. O Salutaris (Soprano, Pianoforte I)
7. Agnus Dei (Contralto, Coro)

About The Record:

Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle conducted by Claudio Scimone with The Ambrosian Singers, is a vibrant recording of Gioachino Rossini’s sacred masterpiece, featuring soloists Katia Ricciarelli, Margarita Zimmermann, José Carreras, and Samuel Ramey. This performance captures the work’s dramatic and operatic essence, scored for two pianos, harmonium, chorus, and soloists, as originally intended by Rossini for a private salon setting. The album includes 17 tracks, showcasing movements like Kyrie, Gloria, and Credo, with standout vocal performances and dynamic instrumental interplay. Recorded with clarity and energy, it highlights Rossini’s blend of theatrical flair and spiritual depth, making it a notable rendition of this late work.