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Vocal Arts Ensemble: Rossini's Petite messe solennelle
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About the Concert

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:30 pm
Christ Church Cathedral

Joe Miller conductor
Laura Strickling soprano
Victor Cardamone tenor
Dashon Burton bass-baritone
Vocal Arts Ensemble Joe Miller, director
Michael Chertock piano
Christina Haan piano
Michael Unger harmonium

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Program

Gioachino Rossini  (1792–1868)
Petite messe solennelle (“Little Solemn Mass”)
        Kyrie
        Gloria
        Gratias
        Domine Deus
        Qui Tollis
        Quoniam
        Cum Sancto Spiritu
        Credo
        Crucifixus
        Et Resurrexit
        Preludio Religioso
        Sanctus
        O Salutaris
      Agnus Dei

There will be no intermission at tonight's concert. 


The 2026 Festival Director Julia Bullock is sponsored by A Friend of the May Festival.

The 2026 May Festival is presented by Fort Washington Investment Advisors.

The 2026 May Festival is sponsored by Chavez Properties.

Music Director Joe Miller sponsored by John & Susan Tew in honor of Susan Tew

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