When does the autumn concert in Ottobeuren take place?

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

Where will the concert be held?

The venue is the Basilica Ottobeuren at Seb.-Kneipp-Str. 1, 87724 Ottobeuren.

Which work will be performed?

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

Who is performing in the concert?

Talia Or, Monika Zens, Gerhard Werlitz, and Markus Hauser will perform together with the choir and orchestra of the Basilica under the direction of Christoph Hauser.

How much do the tickets cost?

Ticket prices range from 15, 20 to 25 Euro depending on the category.

Is the concert an indoor event?

Yes, the concert takes place in the Basilica Ottobeuren, thus in an indoor setting.

Rossini's rare mass transforms Ottobeuren into a luminous sound event

Name: Large Autumn Concert in the Basilica Ottobeuren
Start: 2026-10-18T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T17:00:00+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 be performed in its rarely heard orchestral version in the Basilica Ottobeuren. The combination of four solo voices, choir, and orchestra unfolds a special musical tension between heartfelt devotion and radiant sound splendor in the impressive church acoustics.

A masterpiece between intimacy and orchestral expansiveness

Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle is one of the notable sacred works of the 19th century. In the orchestral version, the composition gains additional colors: The vocal lines enter into a nuanced dialogue with the orchestra, while choral passages, solo arias, and dramatic crescendos merge into a multifaceted musical architecture.

Four solo voices, choir, and orchestra of the Basilica

The program features Talia Or as soprano, Monika Zens as mezzo-soprano, Gerhard Werlitz as tenor, and Markus Hauser as bass. Together with the choir and orchestra of the Basilica, they create a concert experience characterized by finely tuned synchronization, great dynamic range, and the distinctive expressiveness of Rossini.

Christoph Hauser conducts

The direction is taken by Basilica organist Christoph Hauser, who serves as an organist, choral director, pianist, chamber musician, and conductor at the Basilica Ottobeuren. His conducting brings together the different sound groups and gives the work a clear musical line. The Basilica provides a space where voices and instruments can unfold with extraordinary spatial effect.

Autumnal sound splendor in a historical atmosphere

The live atmosphere of the Basilica combines architectural grandeur with concentrated calm. Bright orchestral colors, sustaining choral lengths, and the expressive presence of the soloists make the Petite Messe Solennelle immediately palpable. The concert is one of the highlights of the concert season in Ottobeuren and is aimed at fans of sacred choral music, classical vocal music, and grand sacred concerts.

Conclusion: Experience Rossini live in the Basilica

The Large Autumn Concert promises an impressive afternoon with Rossini's rare orchestral version, renowned soloists, and the choir and orchestra of the Basilica. Anyone who wants to experience the special acoustics of the Basilica Ottobeuren and the emotional power of a live-performed sacred masterpiece should mark October 18, 2026, in their calendars.