Singaporean Conductor-Composer Darius Lim (Dr.) is renowned globally for his visionary approach to choral music. As the Founder and Artistic Director of the Voices of Singapore, Darius has transformed the choral music landscape, blending lyrical, dramatic, instrumental, and theatrical elements into his compositions and performances, cementing his reputation as one of Singapore's most sought-after choral composer and conductors.

 

With a passion for promoting Singaporean music and instilling a lifelong appreciation for choral music, Darius is recognised worldwide as an advocate for choral music –inspiring, engaging, educating and entertaining audiences globally. He has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues and platforms, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, Royal Albert Hall in London, the World Choir Games, World Youth Choir Festival in Austria, World Choral Expo in Macau, and the Grand Prix of Nations in Riga to name a few.

 

Darius's choral music has inspired thousands of singers globally, and his compositions have been performed by world-renowned ensembles such as VOCES8, The Choir of Royal Holloway, The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. He has been commissioned on numerous national and global platforms such as the Choir & Organ Magazine (UK) and has adjudicated international festivals such as the 2022 World Choir Festival and the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival. In 2023, Darius will be the commissioned composer of the World Symposium on Choral Music in Istanbul by the International Federation of Choral Music, the Composerin-Residence for National Concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and the set piece composer for the European Piano & Choral Olympics in Tallinn, Estonia.

 

As the founding Artistic Director of the Voices of Singapore, Darius has taken the choral society to new heights, becoming Singapore's leading choral society with over 1000 singers and 25 different choirs. The Voices of Singapore's home base is at the historic Capitol Theatre in the heart of the city. Darius's work with the choir has seen them perform as the main feature ensembles on a national level, including at events such as the National Day Parade, the President’s Star Charity, ChildAid, and the grand opening of the Singapore State Courts. Apart from his work with the Voices of Singapore, Darius holds several positions in the local and global music scene, including CEO of The Voice Company, Council Member in the Asia Pacific Choral Council, and Board Chairman of the World Alliance of Children's Choirs.

 

Darius completed his double major in piano and composition at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts during his undergrad studies and was the first Asian choral conductor to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama with a Masters in Choral Conducting (with Distinction). He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Darius's impact on the music industry has not gone unnoticed, and in 2021 he was invited by TEDx to present “The Voices of Singapore – Strengthening a Nation Through Choral Singing”, highlighting his global reach and inspiring millions of people worldwide.