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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Featuring a range of contrasting vocal ensembles representing capital cities and regional areas around Australia and beyond, there is something for everyone in these five weekday concerts.

In the beautiful Town Hall, enjoy the vibrancy and variety of choral music presented by these passionate singers.

This concert series is a popular, all-inclusive event, giving everyone the opportunity to hear choral excellence at an affordable price.

Featured in Wednesday’s concert are two powerhouse choirs from mainland Australia, the acclaimed Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir (NSW) alongside Birralee Recycled, the adult choir from internationally recognised Voices of Birralee (QLD). This concert is guaranteed to please!