The Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville (ROSS) will kick off its new season on September 17 at the Teatro de la Maestranza with Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem Mass. The concert will feature four international soloists and the Choir of the Teatro de la Maestranza.
The Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville (ROSS) has announced the details of the concert that will open its 2026/2027 Symphonic Cycle. It will take place on September 17 and 18, at 20:00 hours, at the Teatro de la Maestranza, featuring the performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem Mass. This work, one of the most emblematic in the symphonic-choral repertoire, will bring together the orchestra, the Choir of the Teatro de la Maestranza, and four internationally renowned soloists on stage.
The concert will be conducted by Lucas Macías, the principal conductor of ROSS. The soloist voices will be soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, mezzo-soprano Silvia Tro Santafé, tenor Enea Scala, and bass Marko Mimica. All of them are regular figures in the world's leading theatres and festivals, and their presence in Seville reinforces the extraordinary character of this season opening.
The choice of Verdi's Requiem Mass is not a coincidence, according to ROSS. The work, due to its intensity and demanding nature, represents a statement of intent for the upcoming season. The orchestra, choir, and soloists come together to announce a season marked by 'contrasts', the theme of the 2026/2027 programming.
ROSS has designed a diverse season, covering everything from great classics to 20th-century music and contemporary voices. Highlights include the 150th anniversary of the birth of Manuel de Falla, with two concerts featuring Javier Perianes and Lucas Macías; the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death, during which all his symphonies will be performed; Verdi's Messa da Requiem; and Handel's Messiah. The complete programme is available on the ROSS website.
Last season, ROSS managed to fill nearly all its concerts, a feat the ensemble hopes to repeat. The first concert of the cycle has already generated excitement, and tickets will soon be available through the official channels of the Teatro de la Maestranza.
For classical music lovers, this event presents a unique opportunity to hear a masterpiece in an incomparable setting. The Teatro de la Maestranza, with its acoustics and capacity, is the ideal stage for a piece that requires all orchestral and choral sections.
ROSS invites the people of Seville to be part of this sonic journey, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. With Verdi's Requiem Mass, the season promises strong emotions from the very first beat.
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