Melbourne International Singers Festival 2017, over the Queen's Birthday Weekend

Richard Gill, AO, Founding Music Director and Conductor Emeritus of Victorian Opera, is one of Australia's pre-eminent and most admired conductors specialising in opera, musical theatre and vocal and choral training and is internationally respected as a music educator. Richard's work in developing young musicians and creating opportunities for them is recognised world-wide.

Richard has been Artistic Director of OzOpera, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, and Artistic Advisor for the Music Viva Education program. He is currently Music Director of Sydney Chamber Choir.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of musical experiences including"¦..

WORKSHOPS & CONCERTS GALORE

MISF 2017 will see a new range of musical opportunities for singers and choirs to workshop and perform at our Festival 'home' "“ Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square and beautiful new venues "“ to be announced.

BEST OF BRITISH IS BACK

Richard Gill AO also leads our stunning Festival Finale in 2017 on the Queen's Birthday public holiday, Monday June 12, with our glorious 400 plus voice Massed Festival Chorus as we raise our voices and wave our flags to celebrate the Best of British music!

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! in 2017