When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 PM.

Where is the performance taking place?

The performance takes place in the Basilica Ottobeuren, Sebastian-Kneipp-Straße 1, 87724 Ottobeuren.

Which work will be performed?

Gioachino Rossini's Petite Messe solennelle in orchestral version will be performed.

Who is participating in the concert?

Soloists, choir, and orchestra of Basilica Music Ottobeuren will perform under the direction of Christoph Hauser.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets cost 15, 20, or 25 euros depending on the category.

Where can tickets be purchased?

Tickets are available in advance at the Tourist Office Ottobeuren, by phone, via email, and in the online ticket shop.

Rossini's grand mass unfolds a magnificent sound cosmos in Ottobeuren

Name: Concert Gioachino Rossini – Petite Messe solennelle
Start: 2026-10-18T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Basilika Ottobeuren

Rossini's Petite Messe solennelle in the Basilica Ottobeuren

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Gioachino Rossini's Petite Messe solennelle will resonate in its orchestral version in the Basilica Ottobeuren. Soloists, choir, and orchestra of the Basilica Music will present a festive concert under the direction of Christoph Hauser.

Between Intimacy and Radiant Sound Splendor

Rossini's sacred music combines lyrical vocal lines with colorful orchestration and precise musical synchronization. In the orchestral version, the mass reveals a unique sonic breadth: solo voices, choral arrangement, and instrumental ensemble engage in a multi-layered dialogue.

Four Solo Voices and the Basilica Music

Featured on the program are Talia Or, soprano, Monika Zens, mezzo-soprano, Gerhard Werlitz, tenor, and Markus Hauser, bass. Together with the choir and orchestra of Basilica Music Ottobeuren, they will present a work that unites religious contemplation, Italian melody, and Rossini's unmistakable sense of musical tension.

A Work from Rossini's Later Creative Period

The Petite Messe solennelle was originally composed in 1863 for solo voices, choir, two pianos, and harmonium. Rossini later arranged an orchestral version himself. This version particularly brings the sound architecture of the work to life in the Basilica's grand acoustics.

Live Music in a Historic Atmosphere

The Basilica Ottobeuren is one of the traditional concert venues in the region. Its Baroque architecture and expansive acoustics create the framework for an intense concert experience, where the voices of the choir, the contours of the orchestra, and the solo moments merge into a festive overall sound.

Conclusion: Visitors can expect a large sacred concert featuring Rossini's rarely heard orchestral version, four soloists, along with the choir and orchestra of Basilica Music. Those who wish to experience the combination of sacred sound effect, Italian singing culture, and historic concert atmosphere live can find a special concert afternoon in the Basilica Ottobeuren.