ENSEMBLES 2026

Tiffany Lau Vocal Performance Academy Choir

Tiffany Lau Vocal Performance Academy Choir (TLVPA) was established in 2015 with the mission of nurturing young vocal talents through high-quality choral training and international exchange opportunities. Since its inception, the programme has provided aspiring young singers with a platform to develop their artistic skills, build confidence, and foster a global perspective. To support young musicians from low-income families, a sister non-profit organization, The Voice of the Future, was founded in 2021, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder artistic growth. Demonstrating its growing international presence, the choir embarked on its first international tour to the UK in 2023, marking a significant milestone in its journey. Each year, outstanding participants aged 8 to 18 are selected through a rigorous audition process, receiving expert vocal coaching and ensemble training from renowned music educators and industry professionals. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed soprano and conductor Ms. Tiffany Lau, the choir embraces both traditional and contemporary repertoire, blending local musical heritage with international influences. A key pillar of the programme is its commitment to cultural exchange. Through collaborations with international music festivals, competitions, and cross-border performances, the choir serves as a cultural ambassador, showcasing Hong Kong’s rich choral artistry on the global stage. In addition, the programme actively promotes original compositions, working closely with esteemed composers like Professor Chan Kai-yeung to integrate Cantonese and Chinese musical elements into its performances. Looking ahead, TLVPA is dedicated to expanding its reach by providing more exchange experiences for young music talents. Future initiatives include establishing partnerships with overseas choirs, organizing collaborative projects with international vocal ensembles, and creating additional performance opportunities in renowned cultural hubs. By continuously enhancing its global network, TLVPA aims to inspire the next generation of vocal artists, fostering connections between diverse musical traditions while equipping young singers with the skills and exposure needed to thrive on an international stage. Beyond musical excellence, TLVPA remains committed to personal growth, teamwork, and leadership development. By offering high-quality training at an accessible cost, the programme ensures that young musicians, regardless of background, can benefit from elite artistic education. Through its unwavering dedication to artistic excellence and cross-cultural collaboration, TLVPA continues to use music as a bridge to connect cultures and communities worldwide.

Tiffany Lau

Conductor

Tiffany Lau is a conductor, opera director, soprano, and music educator dedicated to advancing vocal and choral performance. As a conductor and artistic leader, she has directed and conducted more than 13 opera productions since 2014, leading singers and ensembles in performances across London, Bedford, Manchester, Cambridge, Denmark, Japan, and Hong Kong. Through her conducting work, Lau has been actively engaged in developing young vocal artists and promoting opera and choral music internationally. Lau received her Postgraduate Diploma in Research and Professional Studies in Education from the University of Bristol. She graduated with honors from the Music Department at the University of Hull and was awarded a scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in vocal music. She further advanced her operatic training at the Royal College of Music in the United Kingdom under Professors Patricia Rozario, Andrew Robinson, and Stephen Varcoe. Her early musical guidance came from Ms. Chan Pui-Shang and Chiffon Lee. Alongside her conducting career, Lau maintains an active presence as a soprano. Her operatic repertoire includes roles such as Margarita in Faust, Juliette in Roméo et Juliette, Despina in Così fan tutte, and Servilia in La clemenza di Tito. In October 2012, she became the youngest and first Hong Kong soprano to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York. She has also presented recitals and performed as a guest soloist in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Lau has received numerous recognitions, including the Miss Barbara Fei Vocal Scholarship (2008) and an Honourable Mention at the 6th International Singing Competition in New York (2012). In addition to her performing career, she has served as an adjudicator for international singing competitions since 2014, including the Hong Kong Charity Music Festival Competition and the Asia Musicians Competition. Committed to music education, Lau founded her vocal academy in Hong Kong in 2015, where she has trained many singers who have gone on to study at leading institutions such as the Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Conservatoire The Hague, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and the Education University of Hong Kong. In 2021, she founded the non-profit organization The Voice of the Future (VoF) to promote vocal and choral arts among young musicians. Through her work as a conductor, director, performer, and educator, Tiffany Lau continues to shape the next generation of vocal artists while contributing to the international development of opera and choral music.