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From May 21 to June 25 the air shimmers with musical magic.  Great singers, pianists, ensembles and actors from across North America join forces in Vancouver to light the fuse for a month of stunning, passionate, soaring SONG!

Let Art Song capture your heart and imagination at the SONGFIRE FESTIVAL OF SONG and the Vancouver International Song Institute.  

You’re invited to the VISI banquet! Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Hear Fascinating lectures and inspiring masterclasses Monday-Saturday more

• Ignite your creative flame at the Art Song Lab SongSparks more

• Discover Art Song Theatre, making waves across North America and beyond, June 11 and June 24 at Frederic Wood Theatre

• Experience an outrageously wonderful Schubertiade concert party

• Join one of the VISICHOR choirs with the always upbeat Kevin Zakresky more

• Enjoy an incredible workshop about Global Song tunes and rhythms more

• Learn how Song is a healing force at the Music Therapy Symposium on June 4th more

• Listen to amazing international activists at "Arts of Conscience" Series more

When words are fused to music, another level of magic ignites.