International Choral Festivals & CompetitionsPlease ensure that all care is taken to ensure the legitimacy of these festivals and competitions before incurring any expenses. Your may wish to consider insurance against unforeseen cancellations or delays. | |
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| 2015 | |
| 30 September - 4 October |
Cracovia Music Festival 2015 - 7th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Cracow (Poland) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-cracow-poland.phtml |
| 8 - 11 October |
John Paul II International Choir Festival of Sacred Music MUNDUS CANTAT GDANSK in spirit of the world peace, we are honored to invite you to take part in the 1st edition of John Paul II International Choir Festival of Sacred Music MUNDUS CANTAT GDANSK, named after Pope John Paul the Great, who made history by being a vocal advocate for human rights and using his influence to effect political changes. The festival will be held in historical birthplace of the Solidarity movement which, under the leadership of political activist Lech Walesa, played a major role in bringing an end to Communist rule across Central Europe. A thousand-year history location at the crossroads of important commercial and communication routes, an extensive port and mercantile traditions - all this makes Gdansk a meeting place of many cultures, nationalities and denominations. Feel invited to join us in our prayers in these hard times of constant battle for the world piece. Let’s voice our common desire to stop the violence. Let the imploring prayers of united choirs from all over the world fill the most breath-taking insights of Gdansk churches. Because “He who sings, prays twice”! Welcome to Gdansk - a city blessed with incredible architecture and a long history of Catholicism, home of many spectacular cathedrals and churches.
Contact: Joanna Stankowska – Festival Director |
| 10 - 14 October |
Canto sul Garda International Choir Competition, Riva del Garda, Italy For further information and to apply, contact us: meeting music Piroska Horváth e.K., Konrad Adenauer Str. 36, 35415 Pohlheim / Germany, tel: +49 6403 9784225 info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
| 15 - 18 October |
International Choir Festival Nice 2015, Cote d´Azur The city of Nice and the Choral Association “Les Voix de Nice” invite all types of choirs to the annual Choral Festival. The Festival opens with an official welcome ceremony at the “Conservatoire Regional de Nice” hosted by the city´s Deputy Mayor and by representatives of “Les Voix de Nice”, the French Choral Association. As part of the Festival, choirs explore the city of Nice during a panoramic city tour and perform a concert together with a local choir. At the end of the festival each choir will officially receive a participation certificate and all choirs join together and sing the group song “Canticorum Jubilo” by Haendel. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 14 - 19 October |
Int. Choir Competition and Festival Kalamata 2015, Kalamata, Greece INTERKULTUR’s first international choir competition in Greece will be hosted by the romantic city of Kalamata, which is located on the southern Peloponnese peninsula. Narrow lanes, a historic old town and the Apostles Church of the 12th century characterize this city as well as the sea, the mountains, the wine and the olives. This international competition offers categories of different levels of difficulty, line-ups and musical genres as well as a relaxed atmosphere with different nations against the impressive backdrop of this South European region. Contact: INTERKULTUR, Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49 (0)6404 69749-29 www.interkultur.com mail@interkultur.com |
| 15 - 19 October |
Lago di Garda Music Festival 2015 - 9th International festival of choirs and orchestras on Lake Garda (Italy)https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-on-lake-garda-italy.phtml |
| 21 - 15 October |
Canta al mar 2015 – Festival Coral Internacional, Calella/Barcelona, Spain The fantastic metropolis Barcelona will be an attractive part of this festival. 3.5 kilometres of sandy beach as well as its location directly at the Mediterranean Sea and close to Barcelona make Calella a popular European travel destination. During the choir festival numerous friendship concerts will take place in the contemplative old town with its Catalan flair. All concert and competition venues as well as accommodations and other event locations in Calella are situated within walking distance. Mixed, male, female, children’s and youth choirs can participate in the competition in established categories and different levels of difficulty. No category will require compulsory pieces so that all participating choirs can choose an appropriate repertoire and perform in front of the jury without major restrictions. Contact: INTERKULTUR, Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49 (0)6404 69749-29 www.interkultur.com mail@interkultur.com |
| 22 - 25 October |
St Andrews Voices - Scotland's festival of vocal and choral music. The festival includes concerts by some of the country's leading performers and covers a range of genres including choral music, opera, cabaret, song, a cappella, sing-a-long film and more! All the events are listed in the attached brochure as well as on our website: http://www.standrewsvoices.com/program/ Tickets can be booked by calling The Byre Theatre on 01334 475000 - quote 'choir' to get your 10% discount. |
| 24 October |
We have been advised by the Royal College of Music to say that the event is not a genuine one, and that any group that has already booked and who suspects that fraud has been committed should contact their local authorities. |
| 29 October - 1 November |
“Praga Cantat” 2015 - International Choral Competition & Festival The Praga Cantat Competition and Festival has established itself as an important choral event in the recent 27 years to which over 1000 choirs from over 35 countries attended. The competition and the festival are held in the impressive Mayakovsky Hall of the National House. Distribution of prizes and diplomas in various categories. The social program includes a guided sightseeing tour in Prague and an official farewell evening. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| November 4 - 8 |
Sing'n'Joy China 2015 - Choir Festival & Competition Shunde – Foshan, Shunde, China. Choirs who wish to participate in the festival only will have the opportunity to register for an Evaluation Performance with international jury members, for Friendship Concerts and for a huge festival choir project that combines several participating choirs. Interested choirs can also participate in the competitions of the event. The special feature of the event: In the Evaluation Performance, choirs can obtain valuable guidance for their participation in the 9th World Choir Games, to be held in 2016 in Sochi / Russia. Contact Interkultur mail@interkultur.com www.interkultur.com |
| 6 - 8 November |
North North Wales
Choral Festival The North Wales Choral Festival is considered one of
the largest choral competitions in Wales and is a event for any choral
calendar. Offering choirs the opportunity to compete for cash prizes in
5 different categories; Youth, Male Voice, Ladies, Mixed and Barbershop
Style, the festival now runs workshops for schools and special evening
concerts featuring popular acts from the singing scene. There is also the opportunity for choirs to soak up the sights and receive a warm Welsh welcome, performing at other venues around the lovely Victorian seaside resort. The community performances are free to the public and offer choirs a social aspect to the festival as well as the choral competitions. The North Wales Choral Festival is held at Venue Cymru on Llandudno's Promenade. This venue is fully accessible and can be reached on foot by a flat walk along the promenade. Visit www.northwaleschoralfestival.com |
| 13 - 15 November |
27th Sligo International Choral Festival Now in its 27th year the annual Sligo International Choral Festival which takes place from 13th - 15th November 2015 is recognised as a flagship cultural event. It offers a platform for the many visiting Choirs and lovers of the Choral Music experience. With many events taking place in venues around the city of Sligo there will be great opportunities for audiences to engage with the choral music on offer over the 3 days of the festival. The festival will also provide a wonderful occasion for visiting choirs to experience the vibrant community spirit underpinning the programme and festival events.
In conjunction with the Yeats Society the Sligo International Choral Festival is proud to participate in the Yeats 2015 celebrations.Of special interest this year is the W. B. Yeats Perpetual Trophy Competition which will showcase the best in choral singing with both International and Irish choirs competing for this great honour. The Festival Club will take place in the Sligo Park Hotel on the Saturday night, where, some say, the “real singing” is done!! No doubt, many choirs will entertain shoppers on the Saturday and will enhance the various religious services on the Sunday morning. We look forward to welcoming participating choirs from all parts of Ireland and the world. The closing date for receipt of entries is August 16th – we will NOT accept any entries after that date.
Please note our office address – SLIGO INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL, c/o IT Sligo Innovation Centre, Ash Lane, Sligo, Ireland F91 WFW9 Email: sligochoralfest@eircom.net Website: www.sligochoralfest.com - Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. |
| 27 - 29 November |
The Manchester Weekend Choir Festival - The 'Manchester' Messiah. Returning after the success of 2014. An invitation to choirs & individual singers of all standards, Come & Sing ! Festival programme culminating in a performance of Handel's Messiah by the massed choirs, joined by the Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra at The Monastery. www.breakawaytours.co.uk |
| 26 November - 30 November / 03 December - 07 December/ 10 December - 14 December 2015 and from 17 December - 21 December |
International Advent Singing Festival Vienna 2015 The Vienna International Advent Singing Festival is one of the most traditional choir festivals and is held for choirs from around the world during the Advent season before Christmas. The attending choirs have the possibility to perform in front of an international audience at four different concert venues: Vienna City Hall, church (during a church or mass service), Senior Citizen Home and outdoor Christmas Market. The social program also includes a guided sightseeing tour in Vienna and an official closing reception where all attending choirs receive certificates. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 3 - 6 December |
Advent Music Festival 2015 - 7th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Prague (Czech Republic) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-prague-czech-republic.phtml |
| 10 - 13 December |
Badenia Advent Music Festival 2015 - 5th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Baden (Germany)https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-baden-germany.phtml |
| 11- 14 December |
International Choir Festival of Advent & Christmas Music MUNDUS CANTAT SOPOT We are merrily excited to invite you to take part in an exceptional Advent and Christmas music feast in a unique city of tender snow, frozen see, and even a small mountain to ski! Get your cozy reindeer sweaters ready and come to Sopot, Northern Poland, where the International Choir Festival of Advent & Christmas Music MUNDUS CANTAT SOPOT will be held for the first time! Cheerful tones of various Christmas songs performed by choirs from all over the world will sound on Friends of Sopot Square, making the Sopot Christmas Market even more magical, while the most beautiful meditative Advent songs will fill the breath-taking insights of Tricity churches. Mundus Cantat Foundation invites you to take part in this special event under the patronage of the City of Sopot. Choirs are eligible to join the festival either as non-competitive choir participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive one.
Contact: Joanna Stankowska – Festival Director |
| 2016 | |
| 5 March |
The Beaconsfield Festival of Choirs
is a non-competitive choral festival. All choirs of every level of
experience are welcome, in the spirit of the Scandinavian Sangerstevne.
Each choir performs a short set of songs, and forms the audience for the
other choirs in their concert. At the end of the concert, all the
choirs join together to perform two simple songs that have been sent to
them in advance. There
is a small admin charge for each choir member, and tickets are available
for audience members on the door, at £5 each. If you wish to take part,
please fill in the form on the 'Join In' page on this website.
www.beaconsfieldfestivalofchoirs.com/ The festival is hosted by the Village Voices (www.villagevoiceschoir.net) and the Seer Green Singers (www.seergreensingers.com), two community choirs based in Seer Green, just outside Beaconsfield. It is directed by Jane Smith, the choirs' musical director. We are all looking forward to welcoming you to the beautiful St Mary's Church, Beaconsfield, which is the venue for the festival. |
| 9 - 13 March |
Roma Music Festival 2016 - 5th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Rome (Italy) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-rome-italy.phtml |
| 10 - 13 March |
YoungBohemia2016Prague - International festival for Youth Choirs and Youth Orchestras The 14th edition of the International youth festival and competition “youngbohemia2016prague” (former: youth festival Young Prague) will be held in Prague in 2016. Youth choirs and youth orchestras from all over the world visit the city on the Vltava yearly to take part in one of the most attractive musical events for young choirs and orchestras. The festival organizers expect to welcome over 1000 young people aged 8-26 years in 2016. You have the possibility to register your choir or orchestra either in the Festival or the Competition. At an evening get-together all participating choirs and orchestras are invited to present themselves with a traditional song from their country. The program also includes the participation in a Festival Parade through the Old Town of Prague. The Festival ends with an evening closing ceremony with the awarding of the prizes followed by a disco party. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 12 -19 March |
Melodia! Festival In Cuba Classical Movements proudly announces Melodia! In Cuba, open to choirs across the globe. With esteemed guest conductors Dr. Joshua Habermann and Dr. Digna Guerra leading workshops, individual choir performances in outstanding venues throughout the breathtaking city of Havana, experience in Cuban music and dance workshops and local cultural out reach. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity you won’t want to miss! For more information please contact (703) 683-6040 or sara@classicalmovements.com |
| 20 - 24 March | International choir contest “GOLDEN VOICES OF MONTSERRAT” Annually this festival gathers a lot of choirs turning the Costa Brava – one of the Spanish coasts – into the center of the singing world. An impressive opening of the contest and a bright memorizable final concert will become an emotional framing of this grand event in lives of all the choirs and singers. Apart from the professional competitive program among choirs from different countries and you get a possibility to sing in the basilica of a monastic complex Montserrat together with a choir of boys Escalonia which is known all over the world. This competitive choir festival “Golden voices of Montserrat” is full of friendly meetings, master classes given by the conductors of the best world’s choirs, round tables, specialized trainings and final rehearsals on one of the most beautiful Mediterranean coasts near the town Hall of Lloret de Mar. A unique audio track is made annually specifically for this contest, and upon the arrival of the choirs to the contest a joint recording is made. The final concert of the festival will become a vivid closing of this grand event because singing itself will become a crown of the final canticle, when thousands of voices will blend together. Visit http://fiestalonia.net/fest/golden-voices-montserrat/ |
| 20 - 24 March |
14th Concorso Corale Internazionale – International Choir Festival & Competition - Riva del Garda, Italy Meet again at the successful "Concorso Corale Internazionale" and be happy at the 14th edition of this well-known choir festival in Riva del Garda, Italy. Choirs may compete in categories for Mixed, Male and Female Choirs as well as in Children & Youth Choirs and Musica Sacra. Meet choirs from around the world and experience wonderful days of choral music, excellent competitions as well as great Evening and Friendship Concerts. The category winners will present their skills again when singing for the best evaluation in the Grand Prize Competition. Deadline for registration: November 30, 2015- Early bird deadline: September 30, 2015. For further information please contact us or check our website: info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
| 30 March - 3 April |
Festival di Verona 2016 “Days of International Choir Music in Verona” with Competition The annual Verona Choir Competition belongs to the cultural highlights of the music events in the province of Verona and also of the Italian choral society Associazione Gruppi Corali Veronesi. This international competition offers all types of choirs and choral societies the opportunity to meet choirs from other nations and to present themselves musically at different venues. The Verona Choir Competition takes place at the Teatro Nuovo. The famous Roman amphitheatre, the Arena di Verona, offers an impressive setting for the final group singing. As part of the festival, choirs enjoy sightseeing in Verona. During their stay the choirs have the opportunity for an optional day excursion to Venice, Parma, Bergamo or Trento. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
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1 - 3 April 2016 |
19th International Festival of Children and Young Choirs "Rainbow" We invite all choirs with choristers under age of 35 years to take part in festival in St. Petersburg. We hope that it will be a great chance for choirs from around the world to compete as well as meet other young people from different countries and exchange their musical experience. Our festival is a chance not only to compete and perform but also visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Saint Petersburg. More information at: http://www.petersburgfestival.com
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| 6 - 10 April |
Istra Music Festival 2016 - 6th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Poreč (Istria, Croatia)https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-istria-croatia.phtml |
| 7 - 9 April |
2. International Choir Festival for Children & Young People MUNDUS CANTAT GDANSK, The 2nd edition of a unique event to be held in a magical corner of Central Europe – Gdansk, Poland. With over 10 years of experience in organizing choir festivals, this time we would like to focus on you, dear young and energetic choristers! Come and see the meeting place of various cultures, nationalities and denominations, where you will never be bored. Here you will feel the sand under your feet and breeze on your skin. You will hear diversified tones coming from various concert halls and open-air stages, watch movies on the longest wooden pier in Europe, watch sports on a huge, modern amber stadium and learn all about the amazing history of Poland such as it is. Sounds good? Tell your choir to google Tricity, we’re absolutely sure there will be no need to keep on encouraging them to come. Fill in the registration form and take part in the auditions held in impressive walls of Gdańsk Academy of Music and various breath-taking insides of Gdańsk churches.
Contact: Joanna Stankowska – Festival Director |
| 7 - 10 April |
9th Cantate Budweis 2016
We would like to
welcome especially your choir to the 9th Cantate Budweis. Situated in
the land triangle between the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria, this
region is still a personal tip. Multiplicity places of interest, a
hospitality atmosphere in the historic districts of Budweis and Ceský
Krumlov, an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. The Southern Bohemian region
of Budweis (Ceské Budejovice) stands world-wide for the excellent
quality of the beer, manufactured there since centuries. And where you
find beer, there is singing too – today you can find numerous vocal
ensembles in Budweis and surrounding, presenting the tradition of the
music and the singing. The following musical highlights are waiting for the participating choirs: * Friendship
concerts with choirs from different nations in beautiful concert halls
in Budweis and Ceský Krumlov, e.g. in the Jesuits Hall in Krumlov, which
is used for state ceremonies too or in the Jeremiaš concert hall of the
Southern Bohemian Chamber Philharmonic in Budweis. Don’t miss this unusual frame of a choir exchange! We would be pleased to welcome your choir at the Cantate Budweis, which is already organized since 2006. We are sure, that your choir will enjoy unforgettable days in Budweis with other choirs, many singing and new international contacts. You can order detailed information at music&friendsand have a look at www.musicandfriends.net There you can ordr a detailes description with prices too. We are looking forward to meet you in Southern Bohemia! |
| 16 April |
International Choral Festival Berlin 2016 The festival will take place at the beautiful Concert Hall of the UNIVERSITÄT der KÜNSTE BERLIN on Saturday, the 16th of April 2016 . We offer complete arrangements with choice between hotel or youth hostel. It is a festival, no contest. Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best soloist singer. Extra concert at the Music Stage Britzer Garten (Open Air / Covered stag) and/or at the Matthias Church possible. End of registration is the 1st of December 2015.
MORE INFO: http://www.choralfestivalberlin.com |
| 29 April - 02 May |
International Choir Festival Antwerp 2016 - Spring Festival of Choral Music in Flanders, Belgium. The cultural capitals of Flanders belong to the most fascinating European art cities. We are delighted to invite choirs from all over the world to an International Choir Festival in Antwerp in Spring 2016 with support from the city of Antwerp and the Antwerp Tourism& Congress. The Festival will be held in one of the most beautiful baroque churches of Antwerp, the Sint Pauluskerk. As part of the festival, choirs enjoy a city sightseeing tour in Antwerp. The choirs have also the possibility to visit Old Town of Bruges that has been included on the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage sites. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 30 April - 4 May |
Int. Choir Competition & Festival Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl, Austria This international choir competition, located in the midst of the picturesque landscape of the Salzkammergut has become one of the most important and most beautiful choral events in Austria by now. International renowned jurors and choral experts will evaluate the competitions and help the choirs with words and deeds during consulting rounds. Apart from the competitions in the Kongresshaus, gala concerts and international friendship concerts will take place during the event. The international parade of the choirs in the historic old town is the colorful highlight of the festival. These features will establish a unique atmosphere of cordial encounters between the choirs, singers and visitors. Contact: INTERKULTUR, Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49 (0)6404 69749-29 www.interkultur.com mail@interkultur.com |
| 1 - 5 May |
14th Venezia in Musica Choir Festival & Competition - Caorle/Venice, Italy Sing again in Venice in 2016! Choirs can register in categories such as Mixed Choirs, Male Choirs, Female Choirs, Chamber Choirs and Children and Youth Choirs, Youth Choirs of equal and mixed voices, Musica Sacra and Folklore. Choirs that choose to participate to the event without competing may take part in other educational festival activities as well: Evaluation Performance, Individual Coaching and meeting in music concerts. Choirs can also take part in Friendship Concerts ONLY. Deadline for registration: January 30, 2016 Early bird deadline: November 30, 2015. For further information please contact us or check our website: info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
| 4 - 8 May |
Sing’n’joy Vienna
2016 · 3rd Choirfestival & 30th International Franz Schubert Choir
Competition, Vienna, Austria
Already for the 30th time the
competition is taking place in the European Capital of Music Vienna.
The Sing’n’Joy concept includes the traditional Schubert Competition as
the main part of the event but also allows concerts and manifold
encounters between the participating choirs. The competitions will be
taking place in the famous Vienna Concert House. As a highlight and at
the same time festive closing of the event, INTERKULTUR will bring the
popular Sing Along Concert with the Berlin Radio Choir under the
direction of Simon Halsey to Vienna. International choirs and individual
singers can join in singing Franz Schubert’s Mass No. 5 in the Great
Hall of the Vienna Concert House.
Contact: INTERKULTUR, Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald,
Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25
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| 4 - 8 May |
Costa Barcelona Music Festival 2016 5th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Calella on the Costa Barcelona (Spain) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-on-the-costa-barcelona-spain.phtml |
| 6 -8 May |
Sing Along Concert in Vienna (Austria) Starting off some years back to bring the world of professional Choral music closer to everyone, the Sing Along Concert of the Berlin Radio Choir has already attained irrefutable Status by regularly attracting about 1,300 music-loving non-professionals, thus becoming a constant in Berlin's music scene. And not only in Berlin! Love of Choral music and of everything it inspires has already captured the hearts of the many interested singers who have a craving to discover other grand music cities. Contact: INTERKULTUR, Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49 (0)6404 69749-29 www.interkultur.com mail@interkultur.com |
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13 – 15 May |
London Sangerstevne 2016 – Non-Competitive International Choral Festival open to all Youth and Adult Choirs. Now in its twelfth year running, the London Sangerstevne is reputed for its fun and convivial atmosphere, and each year attracts hundreds of singers from around the world.Sangerstevne 2016 will take place on the weekend of 13th – 15th May. Participating choirs are invited to present a programme of their choice in one of four public concerts at the Saturday Main Festival which will be held on 14th May at St Sepulchre-without-Newgate in the City of London, with the option to sing in fringe concerts organised in other London concert venues on Friday 15th and Sunday 17th May. Places for this popular event are limited and going fast, so book early to secure your choir performance slot. Apply today at www.londonsangerstevne.org.uk/register |
| 18 - 22 May |
11. International Choir Festival MUNDUS CANTAT SOPOT How about coming to Poland , where the "Solidarity" movement commenced? Wouldn't you be interested to introduce a piece of your culture here, in Poland? On every may we host hundreds of choristers who enjoy their time spent in international festivals capital of Poland – city of Sopot, named by many as the “Pearl of the Baltic Sea”. MUNDUS CANTAT means dozens of festival events, hundreds of participants from all over the world, a kilometer long Parade of Choirs along popular Monte Cassino street, vocal workshops and various happenings. Taking part in the festival is an unique opportunity to combine learning with pleasure. During the festival, you will make many international friends and surely establish interesting and exotic relationships. On these exceptional days, you will spend memorable moments in a popular sea health resort all together while improving your vocal technique under the wings of worldwide known, prominent professionals. We guarantee absolutely unforgettable musical experiences during numerous accompanying concerts on historical stages of Trójmiasto metropolitan area and memorable moments shared with your new international family of music lovers. Challenge yourself against choirs from all corners of the world and win the Grand Prix/Stauette of Sopot Seagull race.
Contact: Joanna Stankowska – Festival Director |
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25 - 29 May |
Venezia Music Festival 2016 7th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Venice and Jesolo (Italy) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-venice-and-jesolo-italy.phtml |
| 25 - 29 May | The International Choral Festival “Corearte Senior 2016″ will be held on the island of Tenerife. For five days the participants will perform at iconic venues of the city and enjoy workshops with renowned teachers. On this occasion we will have the presence of Amarilis Pagan Vila (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and José Híjar Polo (Tenerife, Spain). We will perform concerts, workshops and enjoy sightseeing, we will rest in an excellent hotel where we will eat very well. We propose you to spend with your group unforgettable days making new friends and discovering a magical place: Tenerife. Visit http://www.corearte.es/en/choir-festival-corearte/senior-adult-choral-tenerife-2016/ |
| 25 - 29 May |
Mayo International Choral Festival, in th West of Ireland. We would like to invite Choirs to our International Choral Festival next May 2016, details at <www.mayochoral.com> , including Choral Competitions, Concerts and performances for Non Competing Choirs over the few days. Now that their are direct flights from most U.K. & European Airports to Ireland West Airport Knock, in the center of our County Mayo in the West of Ireland and good connections via Gatwick, London and Dublin Airport also direct rail transport to Mayo from Dublin by Irish Rail. <www.irishrail.ie> It makes it very convenient for choirs from different parts of the World. to come and enjoy a great few days at the Mayo International Choral Festival in the West of Ireland. Alternative taking a Coach from Shannon or Dublin Airport direct to Mayo and spending a few days touring the West might be a more pleasurable experience for your Choir. We have arranged special rates for accommodation on the list of Hotels on our Syllabus, when booking mention that your choir are coming for the Mayo International Choral Festival. We can also organize visits at Guinness in Dublin and some of the Distilleries on the way. If your choir want to extend their stay and take in most of the West of Ireland over a few extra days, we are happy to organize concerts for them in other places like Galway, Sligo & Mayo like historic Ballintubber Abbey and Knock Basilica. For Choirs who are unable to come to Ireland during our Festival Period, we also organize concerts in the different West of Ireland locations like Galway & Sligo as well as Mayo, at any time of the year and meet up with other local choirs in the different locations along the Wild Atlantic Way. If you require any further information please contact me at <edhork@gmail.com> or Declan Durcan our Festival Director <decdurcan@gmail.com> and we will be delighted to respond. |
| 18 - 22 June |
4th International Copernicus Choir Festival & Competition - Toruń, Poland If you missed this event last year, it is no problem: meeting music is happy to announce the 4th International Copernicus Choir Festival and Competition Choirs can apply in different categories like with requirements and without requirements, Children and Youth Choirs, Musica Sacra and Folklore. There will be other educational festival activities as well: Evaluation Performance, Individual Coaching meeting in music concerts, Conductors meet the Jury, Friendship Concerts and Voice Training. Deadline for registration: February 28, 2016. Early bird deadline: December 15, 2015. For further information please contact us or check our website: info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
| 22 June - 26 June |
International Choir Festival “Alta Pusteria” 2016, Italy - Choir festival in South Tyrol. The International Choir Festival “Alta Pusteria” takes place annually in June in the wonderful Val Pusteria (Puster Valley). Choirs from all over the world will join in 2016 and attend the 19th Edition of the festival to share their love of music at fascinating venues in the Val Pusteria, situated between Bruneck (Italy) and Sillian (Austria), in front of the impressive panorama of the South Tyrolean mountains. The choir festival is open to all types of choirs and offers up to sixty performances. The repertoire is free of choice: there are no compulsory pieces and all musical periods and music styles are admitted. Furthermore a daily event for getting to know each other will take place during the festival: the opening concert on the arrival day, the welcome event „Fiesta di Benvenuto“, taking place on the top of Plan de Corones (2275 m), the Tyrolese Party in Villabassa, the Choirs´ Parade in San Candido and the “Festa dell´ Arrivederci” to end the festival. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 23 - 26 June |
Tuscany Music Festival in Moncatini Terme 2016 The International Choral Festival takes place each summer in the medieval town of Montecatini Terme in the region of Tuscany in Italy. The Music Festival offers choirs and music bands different concert venues at the Spa Garden Tettuccio as well as open-air concerts in Florence and in Montecatini Terme. Representatives of “Maggio Musicale Fiorentino” will select the best choir of the festival. The trip also includes an excursion to Florence and to Lucca or Pisa. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 29 June - 3 July |
Budapest Music Festival 2016 - 2nd International festival of choirs and orchestras in Budapest (Hungary) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-budapest-hungary.phtml |
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30 June - 03 July
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18th International Cantus Music and Culture Festival & Choir Competition „Meet Mozart“ Salzburg 2016 In 2016 the International Choir Festival with the competition “Meet Mozart” will take place together with the International Cantus Music and Culture Festival at the Big Hall (Grosser Saal) at the Stiftung Mozarteum. The joint cultural and music event is open to choirs of all categories who would like to present themselves in the festival category or in the competition “Meet Mozart”. Other kinds of ensembles are also welcome to attend such as folk dance groups with live music, orchestras and other music groups of various genres (for example jazz bands, brass band music among others). The repertoire is free to choose, all music styles are permitted and there are no compulsory songs. For the fans of “The Sound of Music”, the competition will include a separate Festival category with 3 songs taken from the movie “The Sound of Music". All festival participants will have the opportunity to share their love of music and to meet with other groups during the opening event, the Festival Concert and ecumenical mass service at the Salzburg Cathedral. During their stay the choirs have the opportunity for an half-day excursion to the province of Salzburg and the Lake District featuring original sites of the movie “The Sound of Music”. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 1 - 5 July |
7th Musica Eterna International Choir Festival & Competition - Rome, Italy All roads lead to Rome, to the Eternal City meeting music is happy to announce the 7th Musica Eterna Roma – International Choir Festival and Competition in Rome. Choirs can apply in different categories like Female, Male Mixed Choir, Musica Sacra, Musica Sacra Open Category, Musica Profana , Children and Youth Choirs and Gospel/Spiritual. Besides the competition part there will be further educational festival activities, such as Evaluation Performance, Individual Coaching, meeting in music concerts, Participation in the Audience with the Holy Father (tbc), Conductors meet the Jury and more. Deadline for registration: February 28, 2016 - Early bird deadline: December 15, 2015. For further information please contact us or check our website: info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
| 1 - 6 July |
Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival 2016 The first annual Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival was hosted by VIA MUSICA (Vienna International Association for Music and Culture Exchange) in July 2007. Already during its first year, Vienna's new global festival realized its two main objectives: to provide a unique platform for the world's most talented youth choirs, bands and orchestras to perform in Vienna's magnificent Musikverein and to set new standards in the festival arena. Although the SCL Festival takes place on only 5 days of the year, it is a continuous project, that aims at providing unique experiences every year. New and exciting festival venues are constantly added in and around Vienna and, in the effort to expand to our Eastern European neighbours, to the countries bordering on Austria. Tthe true focus of the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival: to create an environment where young musicians from all over the world can interact on an international level and build bridges amongst themselves. www.sclfestival.org/ |
| 1 - 6 July |
24th Biennial of the International Festival of Academic Choirs IFAS Pardubice, Czech Republic.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
· A1 - mixed choirs with a required composition (min. 25 singers) · A2 - mixed chamber choirs with a required composition (max. 24 singers) · A3 - women’s choirs with a required composition · B1 - folklore · B2 - folklore of choir’s nation · C1 - compositions of one style of art music - e.g. Renaissance or Baroque music, sacred music, etc. · C2 - jazz, pop, spirituals, gospel · BM - Bohuslav Martinů Award
Festival is intended for following types of choires:
IFAS - Categories A1, A2, A3 with chance of participation in Grand Prix · academic choirs · vocational schools' choirs · choirs in which at least 75% of the membership is 18 - 30 years old
Bohuslav Martinu Award - BM · all types of choirs (except children choirs)
Other categories – B1, B2, C1, C2 · all types of choirs (except children choirs)
You can find all details about festival on www.ifas.cz |
| 4 - 10 July | 51st International Choral Music Festival Barcelona Welcome to our singing week in Barcelona. Enrolment fee includes accommodation, breakfast and lunch, picnic for dinner on performance days and the music scores for the workshops. The participating choirs will be expected to offer 2 performances: one concert in the gothic church of Santa Maria de Pi, and the other concert in different venues in the vicinity of Barcelona; also included a visit and short concert in Sagrada Familia. Deadline for applications 15th January 2016. For more details of programme of workshops and costs visit www.fcec.cat or email fcec@fcec.cat |
| 5 - 9 July |
International Choral Kathaumixw, Powell River, Canada, July 5-9 2016 Join choirs from around the world in 20 concerts, competitions, common singing, conductor’s seminars, and social events on Canada’s magnificent Pacific Coast. Guest Artists and International Jury. Extension Tours available (July 10-16). Application deadline: November 1, 2015. Email info@kathaumixw.org – Website: www.kathaumixw.org |
| 6 - 16 July |
9th WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2016, Sochi, Russia
From 2000 onwards the biennial World Choir Games have brought together
hundreds of choirs and thousands of attendants from all over the world
to celebrate unity and diversity through the art of music. 460 choirs
from roughly 60 countries will bring this year to Riga a human and
cultural experience that will inspire millions of others across the
globe. Under the motto “Singing together brings nations together, the
World Choir Games are an invitation to peace, love and equality sealed
with the efforts of those who want to see the world a better place.
The World Choir Games have been a fixed meeting point for the ever-evolving choral world. The world’s largest choral competition takes choirs from all corners of the globe on a 10-day journey through a myriad of invaluable experiences. Whether new on the choral stage or not, choral music expertise, professional guidance and the brilliant pedagogical opportunities that the Games offer make the event impossible to miss. And music is not the only incentive! An exchange of positive human energy, a meeting of common ideals and a thirst for food for the soul make the World Choir Games and the ten-day journey a wonderful feast of human passion. Contact: INTERKULTUR, Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49 (0)6404 69749-29 www.interkultur.com mail@interkultur.com |
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7 - 10- July |
34th International Choral Festival of Preveza. The International Choral Festival of Preveza counts 33 interesting and exciting years of high quality choral music, challenged by excellent choirs which are continuously raising its standards and a great variety of intercultural experiences with participants from all over the world. The Festival includes numerous concerts given at idyllic locations of the area like the seaside fortress of Preveza and the historic Ancient Auditorium of Nicopolis “Odeon”. The other part of the Festival is the prestigious competition for which through the years we have been honoured to have internationally been acclaimed experts of the field overseas.
For visiting choirs, Preveza provides an opportunity not only to perform; but also to experience some of the world’s best choral music, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the mingling, singing and fun, and explore the picturesque city of Preveza and its surrounds.
The festival will be managed by the Choral Society "Armonia" of Preveza, under the patronage of the city of Preveza. Choirs are eligible to join the festival either as non-competitive choirs participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive choirs. For further information, please visit us on http://prevezafest.blogspot.gr, https://vk.com/id225495062, https://www.facebook.com/InternationalChoralFestivalOfPreveza or e-mail us at prevezachoralfestival@gmail.com armonia4@otenet.gr |
| 9 - 13 July |
Laurea Mundi Budapest Festival of Choral Music - Grand Prix & Open Competition - Budapest, Hungary Be a participant in the The Laurea Mundi Open Competition and the Grand Prix of Choral Music. The Grand Prix is open to Golden Diploma choirs and those who qualify via the Budapest International Open Competition. Choirs may compete in the following well liked categories: Children’s and Youth Choirs, Female, Male and Mixed Choirs, Musica Sacra, Pop, Jazz, Gospel, Modern & Folklore, Chamber Choirs & Vocal. Special offer for Non-Competitive Participation: First International Honour Choirs in Hungary conducted by Henry Leck & Gábor Hollerung for Treble Voices & Mixed Voices, sing in fantastic halls an interesting program and Premiere of a Hungarian composition. Deadline for registration: January 15, 2016 - Early bird deadline: October 15, 2015. For further information please contact us or check our website: info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
| 9 - 13 July |
First International Honour Choirs - Budapest, Hungary The INTERNATIONAL HONOUR CHOIRS will perform as part of the OAKE-Recommended choral festival, Laurea Mundi Budapest. This is a great opportunity for singers from around the world to sing together in one of the most stunning music halls in Budapest, the Palace of Arts. The International Honour Choirs are open to choirs and individual singers qualified by conductor endorsement. Artistic Directors Henry Leck, Treble Choir, and Gábor Hollerung, Mixed Choir, will conduct a program celebrating the legacy of Zoltán Kodály which will premiere a new Hungarian composition. Deadline for registration: January 15, 2016 - Early bird deadline: October 15, 2015. For further information please contact us or check our website: info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
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13 - 16 July
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10th International Choral Festival, Missoula, Montana. The International Choral Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artistic excellence, global understanding, friendship, and goodwill through choral music. Choir applications now open. Visit www.choralfestival.org |
| 18 July - 23 July |
World Peace Choral Festival Vienna 2016 - International Festival and Competition for Children`s and Youth Choirs The initiators of the World Peach Choral Festival, the artistic director of the Vienna Boys Choir, Gerald Wirth and renowned choir musicians from all over the world invite youth and children´s choirs a platform to present their music under the motto: “Join together and sing for a better future!” The participants can choose between the festival category (non-competitive) and the competition category. Classical music and folk music are admitted. The festival program includes an opening ceremony at St. Stephan´s Cathedral, a choir performance at the United Nations Headquarters and a closing event with a gala concert in the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein. The participants of the festival category have the possibility to take part in workshops under the direction of well-known choir musicians. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 20 - 24 July |
Toscana Music Festival 2016 - 8th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Tuscany (Italy) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-tuscany-italy.phtml |
| 17 - 21 August |
Paris Music Festival 2016 - 6th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Paris (France) Details https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-paris-france.phtml |
| 21 - 31 August | America Cantat 8, Nassau, Bahamas The American Choral Directors Association and the Organización America Cantat, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, invite you to join in the celebration of American choral music next summer for America Cantat 8. This international non-competitive choral festival will take place August 21 - 31, 2016 in Nassau, Bahamas. Choirs from all over the world are invited to participate and to perform over 10 days in the heart of the Caribbean. For more information or to register your choir, please visit america-cantat.org or email Eden Badgett, the Festival Director, at badgett@acda.org. |
| 1 - 4 September |
International Mountain Song Festival in Wolfsberg 2016, Carinthia, Austria Folksongs from Austria, atmospheric national melodies as well as typical dialect singing is a type of choral singing which has been traditionally cultivated for many years and still is today. Every year the city of Wolfsberg in Carinthia, Austria invites international choirs to a weekend of choral music in the midst of flowering alpine meadows and mighty mountains. One of the Song Festival highlights is the church service on the Klippitztörl Mountain, located 1700 m above sea level. The social program also includes a guided walking tour through Klagenfurt, the state capital of Carinthia, a boat ride on the beautiful Lake Woerther (Wörthersee) and performances in Wolfsberg. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 28 September - 2 October |
"Isola del Sole"
- Int. Choir Competition and Festival, Grado, Italy
The "Sunny Island" Grado is the ideal place for a meeting of
international choir. Its numerous venues, short paths in the historic
part of town, its top tourist destinations, as well as its location
between Venice and Trieste, make Grado the perfect event venue. What is
more, performances in the Basilica di Sant‘Eufemia in Grado and the
Basilica di Aquileia promise a unique experience of choral music.
In addition to the concept of the past events in Grado, the festival will give a special focus to the pedagogical activities. The new INTERKULTUR event will feature not only the traditional components such as the choir competition and the international Friendship Concerts, but also the evaluation concerts and individual coaching.
Contact: INTERKULTUR. Ruhberg 1, 35463
Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 / Fax: +49 (0)6404
69749-29 |
| 29 September - 3 October |
Cracovia Music Festival 2016 - 8th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Cracow (Poland) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-cracow-poland.phtml |
| 8 - 12 October |
2nd Beira Interior International Choir Festival & Competition - Fundão, Portugal Meet the choral scene in Portugal. Register in categories for Mixed, Male, Female and Chamber Choirs, Children & Youth Choirs, performing in Sacred Choral Music, Folklore, Gospel, Pop & Modern categories. Choirs have the opportunity to participate in the event without competing in Evaluation Performance, Individual Coaching, Voice Training and Friendship Concerts. The non-competitive participation is also open to choirs, who want to take part in the competition as well. Deadline for registration: April 30, 2016 - Early bird deadline: March 20, 2016. For further information please contact us or check our website: info@meeting-music.com www.meeting-music.com |
| 13 - 16 October |
International Choir Festival Nice 2016, Cote d´Azur The city of Nice and the Choral Association “Les Voix de Nice” invite all types of choirs to the annual Choral Festival. The Festival opens with an official welcome ceremony at the “Conservatoire Regional de Nice” hosted by the city´s Deputy Mayor and by representatives of “Les Voix de Nice”, the French Choral Association. As part of the Festival, choirs explore the city of Nice during a panoramic city tour and perform a concert together with a local choir. At the end of the festival each choir will officially receive a participation certificate and all choirs join together and sing the group song “Canticorum Jubilo” by Haendel. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 13 - 17 October |
Lago di Garda Music Festival 2016 - 10th International festival of choirs and orchestras on Lake Garda (Italy)https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-on-lake-garda-italy.phtml |
| 14 - 16 October |
John Paul II International Choir Festival of Sacred Music MUNDUS CANTAT GDANSK in spirit of the world peace, we are honored to invite you to take part in the 2nd edition of John Paul II International Choir Festival of Sacred Music MUNDUS CANTAT GDANSK, named after Pope John Paul the Great, who made history by being a vocal advocate for human rights and using his influence to effect political changes. The festival will be held in historical birthplace of the Solidarity movement which, under the leadership of political activist Lech Walesa, played a major role in bringing an end to Communist rule across Central Europe. A thousand-year history location at the crossroads of important commercial and communication routes, an extensive port and mercantile traditions - all this makes Gdansk a meeting place of many cultures, nationalities and denominations. Feel invited to join us in our prayers in these hard times of constant battle for the world piece. Let’s voice our common desire to stop the violence. Let the imploring prayers of united choirs from all over the world fill the most breath-taking insights of Gdansk churches. Because “He who sings, prays twice”! Welcome to Gdansk - a city blessed with incredible architecture and a long history of Catholicism, home of many spectacular cathedrals and churches.
Contact: Joanna Stankowska – Festival Director |
| 19 - 23 October |
Canta al mar 2016 – Festival
Coral Internacional, Calella/Barcelona, Spain In general applies
that the fantastic metropolis Barcelona will be an attractive part of
this festival. Either as venue for the competition and friendship
concerts or simply as destination for a day trip. All concert and
competition venues as well as accommodations and other event locations
in Calella are situated within walking distance. Mixed, male, female,
children’s and youth choirs can participate in the competition in
established categories and different levels of difficulty. Special
attention is given to the categories “Folklore“ and “Pop“. No category
will require compulsory pieces so that all participating choirs can
choose an appropriate repertoire and perform in front of the jury
without major restrictions.
Contact: INTERKULTUR,
Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49
(0)6404 69749-29 www.interkultur.com mail@interkultur.com |
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19 - 23 October |
1st Lanna International Choir Competition
2016 - Chiang Mai, Thailand. In 2011, INTERKULTUR brought the first
choral competition ever to be hosted in Vietnam. It was the beginning of
a new very successful event series in the region of South East Asia.
With the 1st Lanna International Choir Competition in Thailand, the
"Land of Smiles", INTERKULTUR will build on the success of this event
series. For many hundred years Chiang Mai was the capital of Lanna Thai.
It is Thailand’s second biggest and important city today. It is not only
a popular tourist destination, but also an impressive venue for an
international competition, where choirs from all over the world will
sing together and will get to know the Thai culture. Contact:
INTERKULTUR,
Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49
(0)6404 69749-29 |
| 27 - 30 October |
“Praga Cantat” 2016 - International Choral Competition & Festival The Praga Cantat Competition and Festival has established itself as an important choral event in the recent 27 years to which choirs from over 35 countries attended. The competition and the festival are held in the impressive Mayakovsky Hall of the National House. Distribution of prizes and diplomas in various categories. The social program includes a guided sightseeing tour in Prague and an official farewell evening. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 27 - 31 October |
Wien Music Festival 2016 - 3rd International festival of choirs and orchestras in Vienna (Austria) https://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/international-festival-of-choirs-and-orchestras-in-vienna-austria.phtml |
| 20 - 24 November | Golden State Choral Trophy 2016 - The American International Choral Festival, Monterey (CA), USA After the spectacular success of the World Choir Games in Cincinnati the choirs of the world will sing together during the “Indian Summer”2016 in Monterey, California, for the Golden State Choral Trophy. Conductors and Singers will be given the chance to attend master classes held by Morten Lauridsen and other choral experts and why not enjoy the beauty of the Monterey bay coast line. Contact: INTERKULTUR, Ruhberg 1, 35463 Fernwald, Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 Fax: +49 (0)6404 69749-29 www.interkultur.com mail@interkultur.com |
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24 - 28 November 1 - 5 December 8 - 12 December 15 - 19 December |
International Advent Singing Festival Vienna 2016 The Vienna International Advent Singing Festival is one of the most traditional choir festivals and is held for choirs from around the world during the Advent season before Christmas. The attending choirs have the possibility to perform in front of an international audience at four different concert venues: Vienna City Hall, church (during a church or mass service), Senior Citizen Home and outdoor Christmas Market. The social program also includes a guided sightseeing tour in Vienna and an official closing reception where all attending choirs receive certificates. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or info@musicultur.com, Musicultur Travel GmbH, www.musicultur.com |
| 8 - 11 December |
International Choir Festival of Advent & Christmas Music MUNDUS CANTAT SOPOT We are merrily excited to invite you to take part in an exceptional Advent and Christmas music feast in a unique city of tender snow, frozen see, and even a small mountain to ski! Get your cozy reindeer sweaters ready and come to Sopot, Northern Poland, where the International Choir Festival of Advent & Christmas Music MUNDUS CANTAT SOPOT will be held for the first time! Cheerful tones of various Christmas songs performed by choirs from all over the world will sound on Friends of Sopot Square, making the Sopot Christmas Market even more magical, while the most beautiful meditative Advent songs will fill the breath-taking insights of Tricity churches. Mundus Cantat Foundation invites you to take part in this special event under the patronage of the City of Sopot. Choirs are eligible to join the festival either as non-competitive choir participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive one.
Contact: Joanna Stankowska
– Festival Director |
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| 18 - 22 January |
Fest der Kulturen 2017 - "Grand Prix of Nations" Berlin, Philharmonie, Germany. The INTERKULTUR event is embedded in the Berlin "Fest der Kulturen" 2017 where the Rundfunkchor Berlin and further top class choirs and orchestras will be performing. The chamber music hall of the Berlin Philharmonie, one of Germany’s best concert halls, will offer a dignified ambiance for the „Grand Prix of Nations“. Contact mail@interkultur.com website www.interkultur.com |
| 16 - 20- February |
Sing´N´Joy Princeton 2017,
The American International Choral Festival, Princeton (NJ), USA
Bearing the slogan “Singing and Joy”, the Sing’n’joy Princeton will be
taking place from February 16 to 19, 2017. The Sing’n’Joy concept also
includes concerts and manifold encounters between the participating
choirs. The competitions will be taking place in the Princeton High
School Center of Performing Arts and Westminster Choir College will open
their Chapel for the “Musica Sacra” category and for concerts. One of
the highlights of the event will be ensembles from Westminster Choir
College who will present their world class quality in the Grand Opening
and maybe also on other occasions during the festival. Conductors and
Singers will be given the chance to attend master classes held by Morten
Lauridsen and other choral experts.
Come and join INTERKULTUR in New Jersey,
The Garden State, and celebrate with us this international festival of
choral music in Princeton! Contact: INTERKULTUR. Ruhberg 1, 35463
Fernwald. Germany Tel: +49 (0)6404 69749-25 / Fax: +49 (0)6404 69749-29 |
| 25 - 28 May |
Harmonie Festival 2017 From May 25 to 28, 2017, choirs and folklore groups with thousands of participants from throughout the world will be coming together again in Lindenholzhausen, the “smallest festival town in Germany”, where the seventh international HARMONIE FESTIVAL is to take place. The HARMONIE FESTIVAL, with its international choir and folklore events and competitions, is considered as one of the most outstanding music festivals in the world. In 2011, more than 180 choirs and folklore groups representing 38 countries came to the sixth HARMONIE FESTIVAL. Patron was the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Angela Merkel. Radio and television from 11 countries and more than 80 newspapers and journals unanimously reported on the good organization and the high standard of competitions, folklore events, concerts and supporting events. Artistic director of the HARMONIE FESTIVAL 2017 is Martin Winkler. The honorary committee consists of Gábor Móczár, Jeroen Schrijner and the German composer Alwin Michael Schronen. Choirs can take part in 13 different international categories (for German choirs there is also an national competition series). Their performances will be assessed by an international jury. Besides the HARMONIE Festival Prize, awarded to the choir with the highest score in each category, and various extra prizes for outstanding performances. The Prize of the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany will be awarded in case. The international jury consists amongst others of the following members: Virginia Bono (Argentina), Juergen Budday (Germany), Volker Hempfling (Germany), Theodora Pavlovitch (Bulgaria), Robert Sund (Sweden) and Will Todd (United Kingdom). We invite you to participate in the HARMONIE FESTIVAL 2017 and are looking forward to see you in Limburg-Lindenholzhausen (Germany) You can find the syllabus and information about the HARMONIE FESTIVAL at http://www.harmonie-festival.de. If there are any questions don't hesitate to ask us by mailing to information@harmonie-festival.de |
| 1 - 5 November |
Miami Voice 2017 The American International Choral Festival, Miami (FL), USA Conductors and singers have the possibility to attend workshops with Morten Lauridsen and other choral experts and to assimilate the beauty of Florida’s coast: This stunning region represents a unique composition of land, sea and sky and is known as one of the best holiday destinations worldwide. Contact mail@interkultur.com website www.interkultur.com |