The Young IFCM is proud to launch UNISON, a unique podcast that brings you face-to-face with some of the finest voices in choral music from around the world. Discover their inspiring experiences, sound advice, and passionate visions for the art of choral singing.
Whether you are a choir member, conductor, or just a music lover, UNISON will inspire you with its extraordinary voices and captivating stories.
Listen to the first episode featuring conductor and composer Darius Lim (Singapore), now on Spotify and YouTube.
The choral music of Darius Lim has inspired thousands of singers across the world. His music has been presented on some of the world’s biggest international platforms. Darius’s most popular work, The Fire Dance of Luna, which sold more than 65,000 copies, has garnered critical acclaim and has won top prizes by choirs in international and national competitions around the world. His treble voice work, Puppet’s Dream, has also been presented the "Discovery of the Month" by legendary composer John Rutter.
With a strong belief in instilling lifelong appreciation for choral music and promoting Singaporean music, Darius has developed a reputation as an advocate of choral music whose own choirs and works inspire, engage, educate, and entertain audiences around the world.
IFCM International Online Cafes are open to everyone! Recordings are available to IFCM members only. Since the first online meeting in 2023, IFCM has invited prestigious choral leaders, conductors and composers, from all over the world: Maria Guinand (Venezuela), Eric Banks (USA), Michael Ostrzyga (Germany), Tracy Wong (Malaysia/Canada), Luz Helena Peñaranda (Colombia), Joel Magus P. Navarro (Philippines), Ana María Raga (Venezuela), Carmen Acevedo (Puerto Rico), Jurģis Cābulis (Latvia), Lim Ai Hooi (Singap
Read moreOur focus at the moment is to unite the choral calendars of international choral organisations. Meanwhile please consult the calendar of choral events published by the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat here.
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