December 10 – 13, 2026 | Philharmonie Berlin, Kammermusiksaal
A Global Celebration of Voices
In this special Walking in Beauty project, choirs from around the world will gather in Berlin to join Dr. Darius Lim and the Voices of Singapore Choral Society in creating an extraordinary musical experience. Under Dr. Lim’s artistic direction, supported by distinguished conductors from Singapore and beyond, the programme will bring to life the vibrancy, emotional depth, and rich diversity of Asian choral artistry.
The concert features some of Dr. Lim’s most beloved works alongside new compositions written especially for this occasion. At the same time, participating choirs are invited to share musical inspirations from their home countries, contributing to a global dialogue on one of the world’s most iconic stages.
Sing with Darius Lim
in one of the best concert halls in the world
Set within the architectural grandeur and acoustic brilliance of the Philharmonie Berlin, Walking in Beauty offers singers from across the globe a rare opportunity to make music with Dr. Darius Lim in one of the world’s finest concert halls — and to celebrate the unifying power of choral singing together.
Would you like to perform with us?
Registrations open in February 2026.
Read more and join us for an unique experience at the Philharmonie Berlin!
What do we sing?
The Festival Choir, as in all CHORALSPACE projects, consists of participating choirs and ensembles as well as individual singers from around the world.
The following works have been selected by Darius Lim to be performed by the Festival Choir:
Cries From A Distant World– Special SATB Premiere
Ave Maria – SATB
Deliverance (Sanctus) – SATB – Piano, Double bass, Cymbals, Cajon
The Shadow Dance of Sylva – SATB/SSA – Piano, Cajon, Cymbals
Night of Rainbows – SSATB
The Fire Dance of Luna – SATB Special Version – Piano, Double bass, Snare drum
Island of Dreams – New World Premiere by Darius Lim -(Announced February 2026)
Finale Our World Is An Island – New World Premiere by Darius Lim (Announced February 2026)
Scores will be available in our webshop from February 2026.
The participating choirs and ensembles bring their own repertoire and present it in various concerts and at the closing concert in the Philharmonie.
Who will lead the project?
The Festival Choir of the project is conducted by Darius Lim.
Where will rehearsals and concert take place?
Rehearsals, the welcoming concert and the presentation concerts are scheduled in the Matthäuskirche at Kulturforum (Matthäikirchplatz 1, 10785 Berlin).
The final rehearsal and the closing concert will take place in the beautiful Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie Berlin.
What costs are involved?
The participation fee for the festival will be announced at the opening of the registrations in February 2026.
Walking in Beauty Series
Darius Lim, Conductor & Composer in Residence
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The schedule of the project
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Welcoming Concert
18:00 – 19:00 Matthäuskirche (Kulturforum)
A wonderful opportunity for participating ensembles to introduce themselves and get to know the other ensembles.
Festival Choir Rehearsal
19:30 – 22:00 Matthäuskirche (Kulturforum)
All participants work with Darius Lim on the joint pieces to be performed at the final concert in the Philharmonie.
Friday, December 11, 2026
Festival Choir Rehearsal
15:00 – 17:30 Matthäuskirche (Kulturforum)
All participants work with Darius Lim on the joint pieces to be performed at the final concert in the Philharmonie.
Presentation Concert 1
20:00 – 22:00 Matthäuskirche (Kulturforum)
A selection of participating ensembles to perform a 20-minute program of their choice in the beautiful Gustav Adolf Kirche.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Festival Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – 12:00 Matthäuskirche (Kulturforum)
All participants work with Darius Lim on the joint pieces to be performed at the final concert in the Philharmonie.
Final Rehearsal at the Philharmonie
14:00 – 17:00 Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie Berlin
Preparatory rehearsal for the concert including the solo showcases and the joint repertoire.
Presentation Concert 2
20:00 – 22:00 Matthäuskirche (Kulturforum)
A selection of participating ensembles to perform a 15-minute program of their choice in the beautiful Gustav Adolf Kirche.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Final Concert “Songs of Dreams”
20:00 – 22:00 Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie Berlin
The highlight of the festival with solo showcases and joint repertoire in the world-famous Philharmonie Berlin.
Get-Together
22:00 – Location tbd
Celebrate the fourth edition of the Walking in Beauty Series.
Artistic Leadership
Darius Lim (Composer and Principal Conductor)
Dr. Darius Lim is a celebrated Singaporean Conductor-Composer known for his visionary approach to choral music. As the Founder and Artistic Director of Voices of Singapore, he holds prominent positions locally and internationally, including CEO of The Voice Company and Board Member of the International Federation for Choral Music. His compositions, known for their dream-like textures and hopeful messages, have gained international acclaim and been performed by renowned ensembles such as Voces8 and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also the conductor of numerous award-winning choirs who have won Grand Prix and Category Champions in international competitions across Asia and Europe.
Lim’s works have been featured by Sir John Rutter, Choir & Organ Magazine, and at major choral events like the 2023 World Symposium on Choral Music in Istanbul. He is the first Singaporean composer to release a full album on NAXOS Records. Under his leadership, Voices of Singapore has transformed the choral landscape, with over 1,300 singers and 30 choirs, including those serving underprivileged communities.
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