Historical eventMarch 141864

Petite messe solennelle

The Petite messe solennelle by Gioachino Rossini was first performed in Paris, 34 years after his retirement as a composer.

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When
Monday, March 14 1864162 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1860s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

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Dates: From 1864.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Rossini had retired from opera composition in 1829 at age 37, following the premiere of *Guillaume Tell*. For over three decades, he composed little for public performance, though he wrote sacred music and songs privately.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

Rossini composed the *Petite messe solennelle* for the consecration of a private chapel belonging to the Pillet-Will family in Paris. The work was written specifically for this intimate religious occasion rather than for public concert performance.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

Gioachino Rossini composed the mass. The Pillet-Will family commissioned the work for their chapel's consecration ceremony in Paris.

TimelineAI-assisted

Rossini composed the *Petite messe solennelle* in 1863. The premiere took place on March 14, 1864, at the Pillet-Will chapel in Paris.

What happened

The Petite messe solennelle by Gioachino Rossini was first performed in Paris, 34 years after his retirement as a composer.

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March 14 1864 — 162 years ago, on a Monday.

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