A festival specifically for chamber choirs
The Adelaide Chamber Singers (ACS) team may be small, but we are passionate and ambitious, and that is the short answer of how this festival has come together!
The longer answer is that ACS founder and conductor emeritus Dr Carl Crossin OAM has had the concept of the Adelaide Chamber Choir Festival in his mind for many years: a festival specifically for chamber choirs, rather than a gathering of large choirs, is something that has never been presented in Australia before (as far as we know).
The art of chamber singing – small ensemble singing – is so specialised, but the experience of listening to chamber choirs in concert can be enjoyed by everyone. I think that making music using the human voice intensifies the connection between performers and audiences.
Read more of my thoughts at https://www.cutcommonmag.com/how-a-new-adelaide-festival-will-celebrate-the-living-tradition-of-chamber-singing/
Adelaide Chamber Singers in the Hobart Town Hall for Dark Mofo, 2023