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"The Queensland Art Song Festival is an exciting initiative which will expand the current scope of opportunities for advanced training in collaborative music making, through the interpretation and performance of art song"

Margaret Schindler, Head of Voice, Queensland Conservatorium

WELCOME TO THE QUEENSLAND ART SONG FESTIVAL

The Queensland Art Song Festival is a celebration of all things Art Song. The inaugural weeklong festival in 2023 created access to expert training in the globally established field of Art Song by bringing top experts to Australia who delivered essential and exciting learning and career opportunities to young Australian musicians through a masterclass and lecture series. The festival featured student and faculty performances, local and international artists, presented talks by leading experts in the field of Art Song, engaged in growing public awareness of the genre and provide ongoing career guidance and support to the attending students. Stay tuned for the 2024 festival announcement.

WELCOME TO THE QUEENSLAND ART SONG FESTIVAL

The Queensland Art Song Festival is a celebration of all things Art Song. The inaugural weeklong festival in 2023 will create access to expert training in the globally established field of Art Song by bringing the world’s top experts to Australia who will deliver essential and exciting learning and career opportunities to young Australian musicians through a masterclass and lecture series. The festival will feature student and faculty performances, local and international artists, present talks by leading experts in the field of Art Song, engage in growing public awareness of the genre and provide ongoing career guidance and support to the attending students. A focus will be given to exploring the interaction between music education and new technology, as well as engagement with First Nations vocal music performance traditions. Join us for the 2022 Launch event in Brisbane this year!

TEAM

Alexandra Flood
Artistic Director

Australian soprano Alexandra Flood is the Queensland Art Song Festival artistic director. Inspired by the talent of local students and the keen interest from students and audiences alike to learn more about Art Song performance practice, Alexandra founded the festival with support from several Queensland arts institutions. Aside from her performance career, Alexandra has worked in radio, public relations, artistic consultancy, as a mentor to young singers and as a theatre-maker. She holds a Masters in Opera from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München / Theaterakademie August Everding, a Graduate Diploma of Journalism from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Arts (Art History / Philosophy) and a Diploma in Music from the University of Melbourne. Read more about Alexandra here

Alexandra Flood

Artistic Director

Australian soprano Alexandra Flood is the Queensland Art Song Festival artistic director. Inspired by the talent of local students and the keen interest from students and audiences alike to learn more about Art Song performance practice, Alexandra founded the festival with support from several Queensland arts institutions. Aside from her performance career, Alexandra has worked in radio, public relations, artistic consultancy, as a mentor to young singers and as a theatre-maker. She holds a Masters in Opera from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München / Theaterakademie August Everding, a Graduate Diploma of Journalism from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Arts (Art History / Philosophy) and a Diploma in Music from the University of Melbourne. Read more about Alexandra here