HKICF has always been dedicated to providing Hong Kong students with the opportunity to participate in an international choir festival. Through the interaction with the world’s top choirs, teachers and students can learn from their excellence, diversity, and creativity, and broaden their horizons in choral music. By focusing on the joy of singing rather than the pressure of competitions, students can hopefully appreciate music as an universal language that transcends boundaries and cultures, and reignite their passion for choral music.
In HKICF2025, we are honoured to have invited world-class choirs from both Shenzhen and Singapore as our guest choirs.
Shenzhen Senior High School Lily Girls Choir
Regarded as the “National Excellent Choir of China” and the “Cultural Name Card of Shenzhen”, Lily Girls Choir was founded in 1997 and comprises of 11-17 year old girls from Shenzhen Senior High School. Its founding conductor is Wang Xizhen, and the current conductor is Hu Manxue.
The Lily Girls Choir is renowned for its high-quality voice, often described as clear, bright, penetrating, warm, and colorful. They were invited to perform special concerts at the John F. Kennedy Arts Center in both 2011 and 2016. In 2016, they also performed and conducted a workshop on Chinese contemporary music at the ACDA Eastern Division Conference, earning high praise. In addition to performing numerous traditional and internationally famous pieces, the choir also showcases new works commissioned by internationally renowned composers. Their collaborations with outstanding conductors and orchestras have been widely acclaimed.
The choir has gained awards and recognition locally and internationally. These include: Winner of “Youth Choirs” in the Grand Prix of Nations Gothenburg 2019 in Sweden; Grand champion of the Johannes-Brahms-Chorpreis 2007 in the 5th International Johannes-Brahms Choir Festival & Competition; First prize in the “Children’s Choir” competition in the 36th Tolosa International Choral Festival in Spain.
In addition to competing in various countries overseas, the Lily Girls Choir has extensive performance experience. They have performed at important events attended by national and international leaders, performing in over 20 countries and regions worldwide. They are frequently invited to perform at renowned choral festivals both domestically and internationally and collaborate with famous symphony orchestras and conductors in concerts and operas.
Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir
The Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir (VOSCC), established in 2019 by the esteemed Conductor-Composer Dr. Darius Lim, is recognised for having one of Singapore’s most comprehensive choral training programs. With 500 members, VOSCC provides a progressive system for training and performing choirs. The choir collaborates with leading children’s choirs globally, offering exclusive masterclasses, exchanges, and performances with renowned professionals.
The Concert Group stands as the pinnacle ensemble within the Voices of Singapore Children’s Choir. This group includes the Concert Choir and the Choral Scholars, who embody the highest standards of choral excellence in Singapore. VOSCC’s Concert Group has earned a distinguished reputation through their participation in national and international events, proudly showcasing Singapore’s choral talent on the global stage. Notably, they made history as the first Singaporean children’s choir to debut at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2023, a testament to their exceptional skill and dedication.
Their repertoire and performances extend to significant national events such as National Day and ChildAid. A notable highlight is their collaboration with the Singapore Armed Forces Band to record the official Singapore National Anthem. Furthermore, their participation in the Earthshot Prize Ceremony 2023 in Singapore, attended by Prince William, the Prince of Wales, underscores their role as ambassadors of Singapore’s cultural and artistic heritage. The Concert Group exemplifies musical excellence and serves as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing the potential and artistry of young Singaporean musicians on the global stage.
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