The Tasmanian celebration of all things vocal returns with a host of performers from Australia and overseas. Traditional and contemporary works rub shoulders with cabaret and educational workshops, while headline acts include Hobart-based vocal ensemble JESSA performing contemporary classical repertoire at the Port Arthur Asylum, and vocal works setting words by Australian writers performed by AVÉ alongside polyphony by Bach and Victoria. This year’s Classical Choral Workshop concentrates on Handel, culminating in a concert featuring his Dixit Dominus, performed by the 120 singers of the Festival’s Classical Choral Workshop, and Zadok the Priest, performed by the Come Sing Handel Choir.

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An exclusive Festival of Voices program showcasing highlights from AVÉ’s commissioned works by Australian composers, alongside music that pays homage to the rich traditions of vocal polyphony.

The Australian Vocal Ensemble brings together four of the country’s leading singers for a special Festival of Voices appearance, presenting a program drawn from some of the ensemble’s most celebrated repertoire. Featuring Katie Noonan, Hannah Fraser, Louis Hurley, and Andrew O’Connor, this intimate performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the distinctive sound world that has shaped AVÉ since its founding in 2021.