Musica Viva Australia is set to host The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, known globally for its choral excellence, on a highly anticipated tour across Australia.

Starting in Melbourne on July 21, the Choir of King's College, Cambridge will perform in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra, and conclude in Perth on August 5.

Central to this tour is the commissioning of "Charlotte," a new piece by Australian composer Damian Barbeler, based on Judith Nangala Crispin's award-winning poem "On finding Charlotte in the Anthropological Record."

A proud Bpangerang woman, Ms Crispin explores themes of identity and ancestry, bringing dialogue between British choral tradition and Australia's ancient cultures in this upcoming performance.

Ms Crispin shared that her family's history of dispossession was kept secret to avoid shame and further displacement.

"I looked for 20 years, researching my mob and where we are from," she said.

A turning point came when an old man she met showed her photos of her family, leading to the creation of the poem.

"This poem just fell out of me," Ms Crispin said.

"I felt like I can't be free if I don't tell the truth about my family."

When first approached about setting her poem to music, Ms Crispin was nervous. However, she recognised the significance of the collaboration.

"It's easy for people to say 'my family didn't cause any massacres so I have nothing to be accountable for'," she said.

"But many in Australia have been cut off from their own story because of what England did."

Ms Crispin appreciates that King's College was willing to engage in this difficult conversation.

"They recognised they have to shoulder some of the burden for this sensitive subject," she said.

The program features Stravinsky's Mass for choir and double wind quintet, showcasing ten top Australian instrumentalists alongside The Choir, and Maurice Duruflé's monumental Requiem, enhanced by the grand organs of prestigious venues like Sydney Opera House and Adelaide Town Hall.

Founded in the fifteenth century by King Henry VI, The Choir of King's College, Cambridge comprises 16 boy choristers and 14 male undergraduate choristers.

Artistic Director Paul Kildea expressed enthusiasm for the return of Director of Music Daniel Hyde and the Choir following their sold-out 2019 tour with Musica Viva Australia.

Daniel Hyde, celebrated conductor and organist, leads the ensemble with acclaimed mastery, ensuring seamless cohesion and ensemble precision.

Tickets are available now via the Musica Viva website.