Dr. Darius Lim

Dr. Darius Lim is an internationally acclaimed conductor-composer and visionary leader who has transformed Singapore’s choral landscape. As Founder and Artistic Director of Voices of Singapore (VOS), he has built the nation’s leading choral society, now with over 1,500 singers across 30 choirs, and positioned it as a cultural force performing at national milestones such as the National Day Parade, President’s Star Charity and the opening of the Singapore State Courts.

A globally recognised choral composer-conductor and sought after clinician and adjudicator, Darius is the first Singaporean composer to release an all-Singaporean choral album on the NAXOS label, the world’s largest classical music label, showcasing his works performed by the choirs of Voices of Singapore. His compositions have been performed by world-renowned ensembles such as VOCES8, The Choir of Royal Holloway, The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2023, he was Composer-in-Residence for National Concerts at Carnegie Hall and a Featured Composer for the World Symposium on Choral Music in Istanbul, solidifying his reputation on the global stage. Choirs under the direction of Darius Lim have won Grand Prix, Category Winners and Gold Medals around the world.

Beyond his work with VOS, Darius serves as a Board Member of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), Curriculum Development Advisory Committee Member of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Music Faculty), Council Member of the Asia Pacific Choral Council and Board Chairman of the World Alliance of Children’s Choirs, reflecting his influence and leadership in the global choral community.

He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Queensland Conservatorium and a Master’s in Choral Conducting (with Distinction) from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. His formative musical years were shaped at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in Music. A sought-after thought leader, he has presented his vision of music as a unifying force on global platforms such as TEDx, inspiring communities and audiences around the world.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Singapore’s music scene, Darius was awarded the NAFA Distinguished Alumni Medal in 2024 by Minister Edwin Tong. In 2025, he was honoured with Tatler’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow Award, which celebrates trailblazers shaping Asia’s future.