Australian Premiere | Robin Des Voix film screening and Q&A with Robin De Haas

NOTE: This screening has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

Join us at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music’s Robert Knox Hall for the Australian Premier of  the award-winning documentary Robin Des Voix, about the life and work of Robin De Haas, world renowned breath coordination and voice specialist. Includes film screening and in-person Q&A with Robin de Haas.

Much more than a personal development film, this documentary takes us on a journey of resilience in which voice, breath and transmission are the founding axiis.

World-renowned Swiss vocal coach Robin is bringing this remarkable film to the Central Coast at the invitation of his student, Central Coast Conservatorium vocal teacher, and certified Breathing Coordination practitioner Michaele Archer.

About Robin

After being born with a disability and suffering the sometimes-painful consequences, the aim was to survive, to find a way through it; to go beyond the malformation so that what was impossible can become possible. It is a true testimony of resilience to which the directors invite us, Catherine Azad and Frédéric Gonseth.

The problem was in the voice, it was a voice that we did not understand, that could neither say consonants nor vowels. Robin De Haas was born with a cleft palate which prevented him from expressing himself. From this chaotic starting point, from the mockery he was subjected to, Robin had a fixed idea: he wanted to sing, no matter if he couldn’t speak. His quest was beginning, and he committed to it regardless of how difficult it may be. He would draw from it: questionings, failures, research, life lessons, but above all, the absolute necessity to never give up.

This research, which was off the beaten track, led Robin to meet Lynn Martin, in New-York, a professor of functional anatomy. In a few words and through her touch, she managed to make him understand what was needed; his voice opened like never before. It is at that moment that Robin felt his whole life was changing. After several years of working with Lynn Martin, Robin knew he had only one desire; to share this process with the whole world.

After returning to Switzerland, word of mouth took place, thanks to the results of Robin’s classes. Whether singers, public figures, people suffering from voice pathologies or high-level athletes; people were transformed by the approach, which was centred around adapting to each person’s needs.

It is these encounters that the filmmakers’ camera captured, over four years, to immerse themselves in all these experiences, and in the work of Robin’s generous journey. Much more than a personal development film, this documentary takes us on a journey of resilience in which voice, breath and transmission are the founding axiis. In New York, London, Sydney, Paris or Lausanne, Robin is surrounded by generous personalities: committed and passionate artists, some of whom are already artists, some of whom are already famous or on the way to becoming so, partly thanks to him.

Film Screening + Q&A Details

• Date: Wednesday 29 November, 7pm
• Venue: Robert Knox Hall
• Details: Film screening, 7pm followed by a live Q&A with Robin
• Tickets: $10, free for Conservatorium students and staff
• Booking: www.trybooking.com/CMUQR
• Age: Recommended for ages 12 and over

Robin de Haas Workshop and Sessions

• For those interested in attending the masterclass and workshop with Robin on  Thursday 30 November at Robert Knox Hall, please visit THIS LINK for more information and registration.
• Robin is also offering exclusive 1-1 sessions for a limited time only. For details CLICK HERE