Best known for his comic operas, Rossini retained his signature joy and humour in his Petite Messe Solennelle (1863), calling it "the last mortal sin of my old age". Written in Paris at the age of 71, this late masterpiece is neither little nor particularly solemn; instead it is an extensive choral work of drama and sensation, with elaborated and operatic passages for soloists, accompanied by the unusual duo of piano and harmonium (a small organ), making it an inspiration even for the most avant-garde of his contemporaries. Hong Kong Voices, led by the award-winning conductor Grace Chiang, will team up with a league of young local talents and perform this choral masterwork. This is a concert surely not to be missed. Hong Kong Voices, Choir Grace Chiang, Conductor Law Tsz-ying, Soprano Keith Pun, Countertenor Justin Li, Tenor Frankie Fung, Bass Cynthia Chan*, Piano Anne Lam, Organ *Appears by courtesy of the Hong Kong Dance Company Book your tickets now at www.ticketflap.com ​Free seating Early bird discount till 9 Dec 2018 Concession rate valid for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60+ or people with disabilities For ages 5 or above Programme is approximately 80 minutes without intermission Programme and artists are subject to change Verum gaudium res severa est. “True pleasure is a serious business.” At Hong Kong Voices we take music-making seriously and strive to achieve artistic excellence, bringing forth music experience that transcends the boundaries and limits of everyday lives. About us: https://www.hkvoices.org/profile/ Recordings: http://www.claying.net/studio/hkv.html Email newsletter：http://eepurl.com/bUu6E5