We are thrilled to announce that our guest conductor this year is one of Australia's pre-eminent and most admired conductors, Richard Gill AO, founding Music Director and Conductor Emeritus of Victoria Opera. Richard will lead our massed choir rehearsals, workshops & concerts over the festival weekend.
Richard specialises in opera, musical theatre and vocal & choral training and is internationally respected as a music educator.
His work in developing young musicians and creating opportunities for them is recognised worldwide.
FREE SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS with Richard Gill AO
Friday 9th June 2017
Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square
10.30 - 11.30am Primary Schools Workshop
12.30 - 2.00pm Secondary Schools/Tertiary Workshop
2.30 - 4.00pm Conductors & Music Teachers Workshop
MISF 2017 will see a new range of musical opportunities for singers and choirs to workshop & perform at our festival home, Deakin Edge Theatre in Federation Square and Melbourne Recital Centre plus many beautiful venues - to be announced.
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MISF 2016 at Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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BEST OF BRITISH IS BACK!
Richard Gill AO leads our stunning Festival Finale on the Queen's Birthday holiday, Monday 12th June, with our glorious 400 voice Massed Festival Chorus as we raise our voices and wave our flags to celebrate the Best of British music!
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Best of British MISF 2015
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MEN ALOUD!
Dr Jonathon Welch AM, founding artistic director of Melbourne International Singers Festival, leads the School of Hard Knocks new men's choir program, MEN ALOUD!, featuring at MISF 2017.
Melbourne International Singers Festival is open to all choirs and individual singers, with amazing opportunities to sing in the festival showcase concerts and massed choirs!
An unforgettable experience, not just a festival!
Register now to be part of this spectacular weekend filled with music, singing, learning, networking and fun times......
