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Expanding their notable Rossini discography, Sir Antonio Pappano and the Chorus and Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia perform the composer's Messa di Gloria of 1820. They are joined by five virtuosic vocal soloists three Italians - soprano Eleonora Buratto, mezzo-soprano Teresa Iervolino and bass Carlo Lepore - and two Americans, Lawrence Brownlee and Michael Spyres, who celebrated Rossini and the star tenors of his era with their thrilling recital album Amici e Rivali, released in 2020. InchThe Messa di Gloria is a mass of light,Inch says Pappano. InchRossini always connected vividly to his audience in his inimitable way. The soloists need to sing with great spiritual fervour and also powerful confidence as they convey the fearlessness of the composer's relationship to God. The work is a celebration, praising God's glory.... Rossini is just open eyes, open face, and open arms to God.Inch Album Tracks 1. Messa Di Gloria I. Kyrie Eleison 2. Messa Di Gloria II. Christe Eleison 3. Messa Di Gloria III. Kyrie Eleison 4. Messa Di Gloria IV. Gloria in Excelsis Deo 5. Messa Di Gloria V. Laudamus Te 6. Messa Di Gloria VI. Gratias Agimus Tibi 7. Messa Di Gloria VII. Domine Deus 8. Messa Di Gloria VIII. Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi 9. Messa Di Gloria IX. Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patris 10. Messa Di Gloria X. Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus 11. Messa Di Gloria XI. Cum Sancto Spiritu