Local Children’s Choir Receives Standing Ovation at Carnegie Hall
The Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir performing at Carnegie Hall, New York.
Singapore, June 16, 2023 – Following their historic Carnegie Hall debut, the Voices of Singapore Children's Choir received a resounding standing ovation from the audience on June 10, 2023. This momentous achievement marks a significant milestone for the choir as they became the first Singaporean children's choir to perform at the renowned venue.
Under the direction of Artistic Director and Composer-Conductor Dr. Darius Lim, the choir delivered stunning renditions of choral arrangements of Singaporean folk tunes and international choral pieces that evening. The young singers demonstrated an impressive mastery of their craft with an impressive mastery of their craft with perfectly synchronised choreography, earning them a standing ovation and thunderous applause at the end of their performance segment.
"Darius Lim and the Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir gave an awe inspiring, passionate, life changing performance,” said Jeffery Redding, 2019 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient. “I was on the edge of my seat the entire performance… Exhilarating in every way! I am a true fan!"
The Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir, with VOS staff, parents and H.E. Mr Burhan Gafoor (Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Singapore to the United Nations) outside the St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
They also had the privilege of performing a solo concert at the prestigious St. Patrick's Cathedral which included a one-hour repertoire of challenging choral classics, ending with songs from Singapore in different languages. The concert was live-streamed and their performance of “Home” by Dick Lee can be viewed here.
The Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir performing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York.
"We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to represent Singapore on such a prestigious stage," said Dr. Darius Lim, Artistic Director of the Voices of Singapore Children's Choir. "Our young singers have exceeded all expectations and showcased the incredible talent that Singapore has to offer. The standing ovations, received both at Carnegie Hall and St. Patrick's Cathedral, are not only a testament to the hard work of our young singers but also a celebration of the high quality of choral music in Singapore."
With their triumphant performances at Carnegie Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Voices of Singapore Children's Choir has left an indelible mark on the international choral landscape. They are eager to continue sharing their music with a wider audience and look forward to future performances and collaborations that will further elevate the profile of Singaporean choral music.
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About Voices of Singapore:
Voices of Singapore (VOS) is the nation’s largest singing organisation that is transforming lives through the power of music and choral singing. With over 20 singing groups of different styles and genres, VOS is Singapore's largest singing organisation, touching the lives of over 500,000 people annually through live and virtual projects and festivals.
As an arts charity, VOS programmes are guided by a commitment to artistic excellence and accessibility in the arts. The VOS State Choirs aim to reach the highest levels of choral singing, while the community outreach choirs by VOS extend beyond surface-level engagement to have a meaningful impact on society, reaching various communities such as special needs, elderly, and children-at-risk. Through choral music, individuals are touched, empowered, and find a sense of belonging in a singing community.
About Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir
The Voices of Singapore Children's Choir was formed in 2019 by acclaimed Singaporean Conductor-Composer Darius Lim. Today, the historic Capitol Theatre is the Home of the 440-strong children's choir and boasts one of the most comprehensive music choral training programmes on the island with a progressive system of both training and performing choirs. The choir has established connections with some of the world's best children's choirs, providing exclusive opportunities for singers to be exposed to some of the world's best masterclasses, exchanges and performances.
