This year, the Festival of Voices celebrates its 20th anniversary with what it calls its “biggest program yet”: as its centrepiece, Verdi’s Requiem will see its first Tasmanian performance in 40 years under the baton of UK  conductor David Lawrence. Other festival highlights include ensembles The Australian Voices, Germany’s Sjaella, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir and New Zealand’s Luminata Voices, and the free, family-friendly festival mainstay, The Big Sing.

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Join accomplished Tasmanian composer Maria Grenfell as she chats with prominent Australian composers of choral music Annie Kwok (SA), John Rotar (QLD) and Don Kay (TAS) with librettist John Honey (TAS) in an informal and informative setting. Our featured composers will share the inspirations behind their commissions, thoughts around composing for specific ensembles and the importance of connecting with lyricists and other composers.

Following the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity for Q&A and networking with our featured composers.