NOĒMA

NOĒMA is a leading chamber choir dedicated to advancing Hong Kong’s choral scene. Comprising some of the finest local choral musicians, the group has quickly become one of the city’s premier ensembles under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Sanders Lau, who founded the choir in 2022. NOĒMA has performed to critical acclaim, with invitations from eminent presenters, including MUSE of The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Tai Kwun, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF). Their performance of the sold-out cross-disciplinary choral concert Garden of Repose at the HKAF was nominated and shortlisted for the 2024 Classical:NEXT Innovation Award.

In its 2024/25 season, NOĒMA presented five programmes ranging from Bach and Bruckner to Caroline Shaw and a new commission by Hong Kong composer Adrian Wong. Season highlights included collaborations with internationally renowned vocal ensembles Tenebrae and Vox Luminis with Lionel Meunier, bringing world-class choral artistry to Hong Kong audiences. NOĒMA also debuted at the East Kowloon Cultural Centre in So FAR, So… (Work-in-progress Presentation), collaborating with multidisciplinary theatre-maker Ivanhoe Lam.

NOĒMA’s ethos is centred on applying ideals of rhetoric—the art of persuasion—to its performances, always exploring and harnessing the expressive landscape in its repertoire. It is known for innovative and thought-provoking programming, creating profound dialogues among music, poetry, and spirituality and reaffirming the relevance of choral art in contemporary society.

The choir has collaborated with various artists, including Cong Quartet, composer Chris Cheung, and set designer Ruby Law. Upcoming collaborators include media artist Keith Lam and composer Daniel Lo. To further its commitment to nurturing Hong Kong’s choral community, NOĒMA has worked closely with the HKU Chamber Singers and is a supporting organisation of the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival.