Lumens Chamber Choir
Fresh, young and vibrant, Lumens Chamber Choir first lit up Brisbane’s choral scene in 2021 and has been shining brightly ever since. The choir brings together a select and dedicated group of singers aged 18–28 under the direction of Kathryn Morton, to share with each other the joyous experience of choral music-making.
Lumens Chamber Choir members engage with a variety of genres, including challenging contemporary art music and the much-loved choral gems of history. Its young adult choristers are encouraged to grow and develop through individual preparation, meticulous attention to detail, organic collaboration, and public performance. These skills are valued not only in the world of music, but in all aspects of life and labour.
Since its inception, the choir has been applauded for its superior musical artistry. Singers are auditioned, and must display high levels of focus, commitment and vocal facility.
Lumens Chamber Choir also offers an internship program for emerging conductors, which provides opportunities to work closely with established professionals and to develop hands-on experience with the ensemble.
Kathryn Morton - Artistic Director
Choral director Kathryn Morton is a powerhouse of creativity with an impressive breadth of knowledge and expertise. Immersed in quality music education from her earliest years, she has gone on to complete degrees in Music and Speech Pathology and has now come full circle, nurturing the voices and shaping the musical experiences of a new generation.
With more than a decade of choral leadership to her credit, Kathryn has established a reputation for bringing out the best in her singers. Her holistic approach allows each chorister to achieve ease of vocal production within the harmonious blend of the choir.
As director of the internationally recognised St Peters Chorale since 2012, she has led tours throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, delighting audiences and critics alike with her ensemble’s accomplished and evocative performances. In 2021, she became the founding director of Lumens Chamber Choir.
At her private vocal studio, Kathryn instils in her students a high degree of technical skill and expressive nuance, preparing them for tertiary musical study and developing their ability to perform at a professional level. As a speech pathologist, she consults with leading professional singers, assisting them to meet the demands of their careers while maintaining their vocal health and well-being.
Kathryn has conducted workshops at school and university level in Australia and overseas, and in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music and the Tutti Festival. She is a member of one of Brisbane’s most distinguished musical families.
Feodora zu Hohenlohe - Accompanist
Feodora began studying piano at age 5 and was awarded an LMusA with distinction in at the age of 15. She performed at the Coramba Chamber Music festival in 2016 and 2017, alongside renowned pianists Steven Emmerson and Steward Kelly, and played at the 2018 Bellingen Fine Music Festival. In 2019, she auditioned for and was accepted into the Rising Stars Program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and in 2024 she completed her Bachelor of Music at The University of Queensland under the tuition of Dr Anna Grinberg. Feodora has won prizes at the University in recognition of her work as a soloist and chamber musician and has performed with the Southern Cross Soloists as part of their Next Gen Program 2023/2024. To date Feodora enjoys working and performing as a chamber musician and collaborative pianist with the Queensland Ballet Academy and Lumens Chamber Choir, whilst preparing for upcoming performances.
Riley Morton - 2026 Conducting Intern
Riley is a graduate of the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Music Studies majoring in classical voice. Throughout his degree, he has had the opportunity to cover various operatic roles, including Bartolo from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro and the Sprecher from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte and performing as Barbaruccio in Strauss' Eine Nacht in Venedig. As a choral singer, Riley has performed with and alongside UQ Singers, Brisbane Chorale and Brisbane Chamber Choir in Faure, Durufle, Mozart and Verdi Requiems and due to perform in Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle in 2026. Riley has a strong interest in ensemble collaboration across all ensemble sizes as both a performer and leader. Riley is extremely honoured and keen to learn and work alongside Lumens Chamber Choir in 2026!
Previous Lumens Chamber Choir Conducting Interns
2025 - Rosie Pope
2024 - Ailsa Harris