Melbourne International Singers Festival June 7-10, 2013
Stunning Showcase Concerts Headline Exciting New Festival!
The School of Hard Knocks Institute is proud to present the first Melbourne International Singers Festival featuring a stunning array of concert and workshop events over the Queen’s Birthday weekend in many of Melbourne’s iconic concert venues.
BOOK NOW to see one or all of these internationally acclaimed artists in recital or concert and help support the School of Hard Knocks Institute’s arts, cultural and well-being programs for the disadvantaged.
Friday June 7
The world premiere screening of the Beyond Hard Knocks documentary launches the Melbourne International Singers Festival and proceeds from the screening and festival will fund the School of Hard Knocks Institute’s arts, cultural and wellbeing programs for the disadvantaged.
Saturday June 8
5pm - FAURE REQUIEM Conducted by Dr Kathleen McGuire
ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
8pm - BEST OF THE FEST by guest Gospel and Solo artists
THE EDGE, Federation Square
Sunday June 9
MASTER SINGERS SERIES
1pm - Exploring Wagner & Brahms / Le Bel Age
Liane Keegan & Dobbs Franks / Rosamund Illing & Raymond M Lawrence
8pm - Winners of the Festival Cabaret and award winning a cappella artists THE IDEA OF NORTH
(Book tickets for the Master Singer Concert Series from Melbourne Recital Centre; www.melbournerecital.com.au or phone MRC Box Office on 03 9699 3333)
Monday June 10
2pm - Festival Showcase Finale
Massed Gospel & Glee Choirs with Drs William & Rosephanye Powell and Adam Przewlocki
THE EDGE, Federation Square
Ticket bookings and information on screening times of the documentary as well as the Festival program can be found at www.singersfestival.org
