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Private Premiere at Pillet-Will Residence

When
14 March 1864
Where
Residence of Countess Louise Pillet-Will
Part of
Premiere of Rossini's Petite messe solennelle in Paris

Rossini's Petite messe solennelle was first performed on 14 March 1864 at the Paris home of Countess Louise Pillet-Will.

The performance took place at the new residence of the comtesse de Pillet-Will in Paris. The work, dedicated to Louise, was scored for voices, two pianos, and harmonium, reflecting its private commission origins and unsuitability for large concert halls or church services.

Sources

  1. Petite messe solennelle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  2. Gioachino Rossini Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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