Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini @ Porto

	21/12/2024
	Évora
	Igreja de São Francisco

Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini, composed in 1880, reveals the early talent of the Italian composer, best known for his operas such as La Bohème and Madama Butterfly. Although originally written for choir and orchestra as a graduation piece, this mass already showcases traits of the operatic style that would define his career. The work includes the traditional sections of the mass – Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei – and is particularly notable for its vibrant character and the influence of Verdi.

The Gloria, in particular, stands out for its rhythmic energy and the grandeur of its melodies, foreshadowing Puccini’s dramatic talent. Although rarely performed during the composer’s lifetime, the Messa di Gloria was rediscovered in the 1950s and today holds a prominent place in the choral repertoire, delighting audiences with its combination of religious simplicity and operatic intensity.

Cast

Sérgio Sousa Martins, tenor
Rui Silva, baritone

Osvaldo Ferreira, conductor
Portuguese Philharmonic Orchestra

*Coro Sinfónico Lisboa Cantat
**Coro Polifónico da Lapa

Production Support OFP

Assistant Conductor – André Lousada
Stage Manager – Paulo Alves
Social Media Manager – Sofia Ferreira
Artistic Production – Carolina Frederico
Production – Rafaela Silva