This day is special in some countries, among them Hungary and Germany: It is Santa Claus Day! According to tradition, on this day Santa Claus puts a bag of sweets and other goodies into the shoes of children who were good during the year. Hungary is rich in unique and lovely traditions – why don’t […]
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The experience of Musica Eterna a Roma
“Not just a competition, a choral holiday that allows singers and choirs to exchange experiences, knowledge and love for vocal music. With new knowledge, we have all become richer and inspired for the future.” Experience what our jury member of 2019, Ambrož Čopi describes – come to Musica Eterna Roma next July! While the Early […]
7 days left
In one week, it is an important day: The final registration deadline for two of our festivals is expiring on December 10! So, if you want to come – to Vienna between March 13-17, 2026 for the 34th International Franz Schubert Choir Festival & Competition or – to Riva del Garda between March 29 – […]
The American Prize, 2025—choral results, with working links!
The American Prize, 2025 is honored to announce winners (with working links this time!) in all the choral-related areas. The American Prize in Choral Performance, 2025 https://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2025/12/national-winners-choruses-2025.html The American Prize in Conducting (choral divisions), 2025—The Dale Warland Award https://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2025/10/national-winners-conductors-chorus.html?view=flipcard The American Prize in Composition (major choral works division), 2025 https://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2025/08/national-winners-composers-major-choral.html?view=flipcard The American Prize in Composition […]
Songs of the Spirit – a major new co-commissioning project from the Royal School of Church Music
SONGS OF THE SPIRIT Music & words by Thomas Hewitt Jones The Royal School of Church Music, the UK-based charity for the promotion of church music, launches a major new choral commission as part of its centenary celebrations in 2027. Songs of the Spirit is an exciting new suite of songs by award-winning British composer […]
The name of our festival
“Concorso Corale Internazionale” – in Italian, these three words mean “competition”, “choir” or “choral” and “international”. But even though “competition” is in our name, to win is not the most important thing. As a participating choir of 2022, Voices Landesjugendchor Vorarlberg, has expressed: “Even more important were and are the countless moments of connection that […]