We have an impressive line-up of talented artists for our ‘Petite Messe Solennelle’ concert at the Ruddock Centre, King Edward’s School, on 28th March. It promises to be a great concert!
The Petite Messe Solennelle was written by Rossini for performance at one of his popular ‘Musical Salons’ by a small choir, two pianos and harmonium. An interesting feature of our concert is that we will be accompanied by accordion and piano, an alternative accompaniment that was suggested by Rossini himself.
Ben de Souza 
Kevin Gill
Ben de Souza, Accordion. More information here.
Kevin Gill, Piano Biography here.
A significant part of the Petite Messe Solennelle is taken by our vocal soloists. We are very fortunate to have four soloists of such a high calibre. They have won an impressive number of prizes between them, and all have successful careers singing in opera and oratorio in Britain and overseas. Individual Biographies will be given in the programme at the concert, but links are also provided here, where available.
Rachel Gilmore 
Caroline Odiba
Rachel Gilmore, Mezzo soprano
Caroline Modiba, Soprano . Caroline’s website.
Joseph Kennedy 
Richard Hansen
Joseph Kennedy, Baritone. More information here.
Richard Hansen, Tenor. Richard’s website.
David Wynne, Conductor David’s Biography here
Birmingham Festival Choral Society
