Music that Paints a Thousands Worlds
About Darius Lim
The choral music of Darius Lim (Dr.) has inspired thousands of singers across the world. His music has been presented on some of the world’s biggest international platforms. Dr. Lim's most popular work The Fire Dance of Luna which sold more than 35,000 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, he has carved a reputation as an advocate of choral music whose choirs and works inspire, engage, educate and entertain audiences around the world.
Founding Artistic Director
Widely known for his work with choirs of the Voices of Singapore Choral Society, ensembles under the direction of Darius Lim have performed as the main feature ensembles on a national level that include the President's Star Charity, ChildAid, and the grand opening of the Singapore State Courts. Under his direction as founding Artistic Director, the Voices of Singapore is the one of Singapore's leading choral societies that has its base at the historic Capitol Theatre in City Hall.
An Award-Winning Composer & Conductor
Studied with Benjamin Loh and Yu Chun Yee, Dr. Lim has performed the Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 with the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra and has given numerous piano recitals in Asia. His awards include the Gold Prizes in the 2nd and 3rd International Piano Festival and Competition in South Korea, 1st Prize in the Cristofori Piano Competition, and the Silver Medalist of the 6th Asian Youth Music Competition (Open Category).
Choirs under Lim’s direction have shared the stage with some of the world’s most celebrated groups that include the Vienna Boys’ Choir, Philomela (Finland), the Hong Kong Children’s Choir, Berlin State Opera Children's Choir, Vox Nativa Children's Choir, and the University of London Chamber Choir.
