YEAR-BOOK OF THE PARTICIPATING CHOIRS IN THE TWELFTH EDITION
24 – 27 JUNE 2009
Italy
ABRUZZO ( 3 choirs )
CORO WARM UP Mixed choir
Vasto - CHIETI
Dir. Alessandro Bronzo.
The choir was formed in 2007 and the repertoire includes Italian light music ranging from the '60 Years to nowadays. They’ve participated in several musical reviews taking benefit performances.
Conductor is: Alessandro Bronzo.
CORO FOLKLORISTICO DI PICCIANO Mixed choir
Picciano - PESCARA
Dir. Enzo di Camillo.
The choir was founded in 1994 and repertoire emphasizes traditional folk songs. In addition to numerous concerts, the chorus participates annually in the important choral review: "Europeade," which promotes the understanding and the integration between the different peoples of Europe.
Conductor is: Enzo di Camillo.
ASSOCIAZIONE CORALE S.CECILIA Mixed choir
Pescara
Dir. Nicola Bizzarri.
The choir was founded in 1979 with the aim of reviving the heritage of sacred music. Thereafter, the repertory has broadened with harmonization and arrangements of Italian folk songs.
The choir is directed by Nicola Bizzarri.
EMILIA ROMAGNA ( 5 choirs )
CORO VOCI DI PARMA Mixed choir
Parma
Dir. Alessandro Remigio .
The choir was founded in 1978. The repertoire includes sacred and secular polyphony, lyrical music and folk songs. The group has participated to many concerts in Italy, supporting important charitable projects.
Conductor is: Alessandro Remigio
ASSOCIAZIONE CORALE MUTINAE CANTORES Mixed choir
Modena
Dir. Paolo Gattolin.
The choir was formed in 1993 and performs a repertoire which includes various styles of music. They’ve taken part in many choral events and reviews.
The choir is directed by: Paolo Gattolin.
CORO E SCHOLA CANTORUM CANOSSA Mixed choir
Canossa - REGGIO EMILIA
Dir. Gian Pietro Capacchi - Chiara Giroldini.
The choir was formed in 1998. The repertoire brings out the sacred music and folk songs. They participated in numerous concerts and choral festivals in Italy and abroad.
The chorus is directed by: Gian Pietro Capacchi and M. Chiara Giroldini
CORO QUADRIVIUM Mixed choir
Bologna
Dir. Paola Del Verme.
The choir was founded in 2002 and performs a lyric repertoire. Their concerts are accompanied often by the orchestra.
Conductor is: Paola Del Verme.
CORO LIRICO MARIETTA ALBONI Mixed choir Cesena
Dir. Matteo Unich
The choir was founded in 1988. The repertoire includes particularly lyrical music, thereafter sacred and popular songs. The choir performed in Italy with renowned international artists.
Conductor is: Matteo Unich
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA ( 7 choirs )
GRUPPO CORALE CHEI DI GUART Mixed choir
Ovaro - UDINE
Dir. Johnny Dario
The choir was formed in 1969 and performs a repertoire of Italian folk songs, classical and polyphonic music. They’ve taken part in international reviews and concerts in different European countries. Conductor is: Johnny Dario.
ASSOCIAZIONE CORALE CASARSESE Mixed choir
Casarsa della Delizia - PORDENONE
Dir. Giorgio Molinari
The choir was founded in 1977. The repertoire includes popular folk songs. They performed in Italy and abroad.
Chorus’ conductor is: Giorgio Molinari
CORETTO MANDI Male choir
Bagnarola - PORDENONE
Dir. Riccardo Cossi
The choir was founded in 1977. The repertoire includes popular folk songs. They have participated in numerous national and international choral events and for twenty years of activity, recorded the first CD.
Chorus’conductor is: Claudia Toneguzzo
ASSOCIAZIONE CORALE DIAPASON Mixed choir
TRIESTE
Dir. Claudia Toneguzzo
The choir was founded in 1977. The repertoire includes popular folk songs. They have participated in numerous national and international choral events and for twenty years of activity, recorded the first CD.
Chorus’conductor is: Claudia Toneguzzo
CORO CRALPOSTE - UDINE Mixed choir
Udine
Dir. Silvio Nigris
The choir was established in 1988. The repertoire includes sacred music and folk songs. They performed in Italy and abroad.
Conductor is: Silvio Nigris
GRUPPO VOCALE STU LEDI Female choir
Trieste
no conductor
The female’s choir "Stu Ledi" was established in 1978 as a folk expression of the Slovenian minority in Italy and the repertoire particularly draws on Slovenian folk songs.
The group has chosen to haven’t a conductor.
CORO TRE VALLI – TRI DOLINE Mixed choir
Cravero San Leonardo - UDINE
Dir. Maria Francesca Gussetti
The choir was founded in 1994 and its repertoire includes popular folk songs. They performed in many important reviews in several Italian regions.
Conductor is: Maria Francesca Gussetti
LAZIO ( 5 choirs )
CORO GIA’ QUINTO Mixed choir
Roma
Dir. Alessandro Ilardi
The choir was established in 1983. The repertoire includes folk mountain songs. They’ve taken part in several musical events and competitions.
Chorus’ conductor is: Alessandro Ilardi
NUOVA CORALE Mixed choir
Marano Equo - ROMA
Dir. Massimo Di Biagio
The choir was founded in 1982. The repertoire ranges from sacred polyphony to folk songs. Chorus has participated in many choral events and festivals in Italy and Europe.
Conductor is: Massimo Di Biagio.
ASSOCIAZIONE CORALE LIBERARMONIA Mixed choir
Catelgandolfo - ROMA
Dir. Maurizio Mignè
The choir was formed in 1998 and performs a repertoire which includes various genres of music. Annually the group organizes a choral review, now in its fifth edition.
Conductor is: Maurizio Mignè.
NOVA CHORALE ERETINA Mixed choir
Monterotondo - ROMA
Dir. Franco Tinto
The choir was founded in 1997. The repertoire ranges from sacred and secular music to contemporary compositions. They perform lyrical music accompanied by orchestra, and a cappella pieces.
Conductor is: Franco Tinto..
ENSEMBLE VOCALE NOTE...VOLMENTE Mixed choir
Roma
Dir. Marco Schunnach
The group was established in 2004 and repertoire ranges from sacred polyphony to mountain folk songs. The ensemble performed concerts and has taken part in many musical reviews.
The choir is directed by: Marco Schunnach
LIGURIA ( 1 choir )
CORO ANA ROCCE NERE Male choir Rossiglione - GENOVA
Dir. Gian Carlo Olivieri
The choir was founded in 1988 and the repertoire includes mountain folk songs. They’ve taken part in many choral events and benefit performances in Italy and abroad.
Conductor is: Gian Carlo Olivieri.
LOMBARDIA ( 12 choirs )
CORO CAI VALLE IMAGNA Male choir
Sant'Omobono Terme - BERGAMO
Dir. Filippo Manini
The choir was founded in 2006. The repertoire includes mountain folk songs. The group has given concerts in Italy performing in many choral events.
Chorus’conductor is: Filippo Manini.
I CANTORI DEL CALDONE Male choir
Cerlongo diGoito - MANTOVA
Dir. Walter Negri
The choir was founded in 1977 and the repertoire includes particularly folk songs. They performed in many European countries and recorded several CD.
Conductor is: Nerile Januskaite
COROSEDUTO Mixed
Novate Milanese - MILANO
Dir. Paola Bertassi
The choir was founded in 2001 and its repertoire includes gospel, jazz, blues, funky.
Chorus’ conductor is: Paola Bertassi
CORO LA BAITA Male choir
Carate Brianza - MILANO
Dir. Giuseppe Pirola
The choir was founded in 2004 and performs a repertoire of mountain and popular folk songs. They have taken part in many reviews and choral events.
Conductor is: Giuseppe Pirola.
GRUPPO VOCALE TERZO SUONO Mixed choir
Rivolta d'Adda - CREMONA
Dir. Giovanni Casanova
The choir was formed in 1994. The repertoire ranges from Renaissance music to folk songs and light music. They performed theatre, concerts and participated in many choral competition.
Conductor is: Giovanni Casanova.
CORO ERICA Male choir
Paitone - BRESCIA
Dir. Vincenzo Loda
The choir was founded in 1998 and repertoire includes mountain folk songs. They participated in many choral festivals in Italy and abroad.
The choir is directed by: Enzo Loda.
CORO CAI MILANO Mixed choir
Milano
Dir. Roberto Pellegrini
The choir was formed in 2000. The repertoire includes mountain and popular songs.
Conductor is: Roberto Pellegrini
CORO ANGELO Male choir
Villongo - BERGAMO
Dir. Diego Vavassori
The choir was formed in 1985. The repertoire includes mountain songs, sacred and folk music. They have participated in many national choral festivals and reviews.
Conductor is: Diego Vavassori.
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CORO ASPIS Male choir
Milano
Dir. Gianni Filippini
The choir was founded in 1960 and the repertoire includes the expressions of all Italian folk. They’ve performed tours in Italy and abroad.
Conductor is: Gianni Filippini.
ACCADEMIA CORALE DI BACCANELLO Mixed choir
Calusco d'Adda - BERGAMO
Dir. Claudio Magni
The choir was founded in 1987. The repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to contemporary music. The choir has participated in many concerts and musical events in Italy.
Conductor is: Claudio Magni
CORO CALAUCE Mixed choir
Calolziocorte - LECCO
Dir. Paolo Vessella
The Choir was founded in 1987. Its repertoire includes lirical and sacred music. The group have toured in many European countries obtaining important prizes.
Choir’s conductor is: Paolo Vessella
CORO POLIFONICO LIBERCANTO Mixed choir
Milano
Dir. Mario Gioventù
The Choir was founded in 1992. Its repertoire includes sacred and secular compositions of different historical ages. The group performed in Italy and abroad.
Conductor is: Mario Gioventù
The choir was established in 1996. The repertoire includes different musical genres, from sacred polyphony to folk songs. The choir has taken part in many concerts in Italy and abroad and organizes an important annual review.
Conductor is: Lamberto Sabbatini
The choir was founded in 1983 and performs a sacred and profane repertoire. The group has participated in numerous musical events in Italy and abroad. Annually they organize a polyphonic review.
Conductor is: Valentina Falasca
PIEMONTE ( 2 choirs )
GRUPPO CORALE LA REIS Male choir
San Damiano Macra - CUNEO
Dir. Andrea Einaudi
The choir began its activity in 1989. The repertoire includes especially Occitan folk songs. They’ve made tours in Italy, in some European countries and in Argentina. They recorded three CD and annually organize two important choral reviews.
Conductor is: Andrea Einaudi.
CORO NIGRITELLA Mixed choir
Torino
Dir. Willem Tousijn
The choir was founded in 1978. The repertoire includes songs from the Italian folk tradition, songs of European folklore, spiritual. They performed in Italy and abroad.
Chorus’conductor is: Willem Tousijn.
SARDEGNA ( 2 choirs )
CORO S.S. SALVATORE Mixed choir
Serdiana - CAGLIARI
Dir. Elisabetta Agus
The choir was established in 1991 and the repertoire includes a wide variety of musical genres, from Gregorian chant to sacred and profane polyphony and Sardinians folk songs. The group participated in many choral festivals and organizes two annual reviews.
Conductor is: Elisabetta Agus.
CORO NUGORO AMADA Male choir
Nuoro
Dir. Giampaolo Puggioni
The choir was founded in 1993 by creating a new genre, with melodic and monodyc Sardinian themes opposing to the traditional polyphonic model. The repertoire alternates to counterpoint’s harmonies, compositions of classical music.
Chorus’conductor is: Giampaolo Puggioni
The choir was founded in 2005. The repertoire includes mainly polyphonic music. They performed in many important Sicilians theatres, participating in prestigious choral competitions.
Conductor is: Alida Balcone
TOSCANA ( 1 choir )
CORO CANTANTUTTICANTANCHIO Mixed choir
Campi Bisenzio - FIRENZE
Dir. Sara Rapezzi
The Choir was established in 1992 and repertoire comprehends particularly folk songs. They have taken part in many concerts and Italian reviews to benefit aim. In 2001 they recorded a CD.
Conductor is: Sara Rapezzi
TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE( 1 choir )
CORO NOVO SPIRITU Mixed choir
Cembra - TRENTO
Dir. Antonio Castagna
The choir was formed in 1994. The wide repertoire ranges from sacred and profane Renaissance music, to Afro –American songs and Italian folk. They performed in Italy and abroad in an atmosphere of friendly cooperation with foreigners choirs.
Conductor is: Antonio Castagna
VENETO ( 3 choirs )
CORISTI PER CASO Mixed choir
Padova
Dir. Alejandro Saorin Martinez
The choir was formed in 2004. The repertoire ranges from sacred and profane music to South American songs. They have taken part in many concerts and benefit performances.
Conductor is: Alejandro Saorin Martinez.
CORO SONORIA Mixed choir
Cimadolmo - TREVISO
Dir. Mara Andreon
The choir was founded in 1997. The repertoire includes Italian light music, spiritual, gospel and ethnic music. Chorus has participated in many musical events and festivals.
Conductor is: Mara Andreon.
PICCOLO CORO PADOVANO Mixed choir
Padova
Dir. Giuliana Sacchetto
The choir was founded in 1965 and the repertoire ranges from polyphonic Renaissance music to popular folk songs. Over the years, the group performed an intense concert activity in Italy and abroad.
Conductor is: Giuliana Sacchetto
International
AUSTRIA ( 1 choir )
CORO SINGKREIS STEINBRUNN Female/Mixed choir
STEINBRUNN
Dir. Irene Schleischitz
The choir was founded in 1946. The repertoire consists mainly of German and Croatian folk songs. Chorus has participated in choral festivals and events in several European countries.
Conductor is: Irene M ° Schleischitz
BELGIUM ( 1 choir )
CORO RONDINELLA Treble Voices choir
KNOKKE-HEIST
Dir. Rudy Van der Cruyssen
The choir was founded in 1976 and performs a repertoire ranging from folk songs to contemporary and Renaissance music. The group has participated in many choral competitions, obtaining important awards.
Conductor is: Rudy Van der Cruyssen.
BULGARIA ( 1 choir )
VOCAL FOLK GROUP CHEMERIKA Female/Mixed choir
SOFIA
Dir. Darena Popova
The choir was founded in 1986. They have a wide repertoire featured by folk songs. In the course of its activities, the group has produced several CD, has participated in national events and international choral competitions obtaining prestigious awards. The performance is accompanied by typical Bulgarian dances.
Chorus’conductor is: Darena Popova.
CANADA ( 1 choir )
HARBOUR VIEW HIGH SCHOOL ENSEMBLE Youth choir
SAINT JOHN
Dir. Michael Molloy
The choir was founded in 1997. The repertoire includes different styles of music. Chorus performs in national and international concerts; in 2006 recorded the first CD. Conductor is: Michael Molloy.
DENMARK ( 3 choirs )
HÖJBY DRENGEKOR Male choir
NYKÖBING
Dir. Hans Raunsö
The choir was founded in 2004 and performs a repertoire of North European folk songs.
Conductor is: Hans Raunso
CORO ONSDAGSPIGERNE Female
NYKÖBING
Dir. Lone Raunsö
The chorus is a female vocal ensemble founded in 2004 and the repertoire includes different musical styles. They have given concerts throughout the Denmark.
Conductor is: Lone Raunsö
AARHUS CONCERT CHOIR Mixed choir
AARHUS
Dir. Joern Bendixen
The choir was founded in 1975. The repertoire includes sacred and profane polyphonic music. The performance is often accompanied by orchestra.
Chorus’conductor is: Joern Bendixen
FINLAND ( 1 choirs )
CORO SYMPAATTI Treble Voices choir TAMPERE
Dir. Leena Silvennoinen
The choir was founded in 1981 and performs a wide repertoire of classical songs. They have participated in various choral competitions in national and international ambits, obtaining important and prestigious awards .
Conductor is : Pekka Nikula
GERMANY ( 1 choir )
GOSPELCHOR DEGGENHAUSERTAL Mixed choir
DEGGENHAUSERTAL
Dir. Elmar Reisch
The choir was founded in 1997. The repertoire includes gospel songs, spiritual, rock music and pop songs.
Conductor is: Elmar Reisch.
GREECE ( 1 choir )
CORO EMELIA Female choir
PATRAS
Dir. Dimitra Pitsou
The female chorus Emelia was established in 2003 and performs particularly Greek folk songs. During activity, they participated in many choral competitions and won the first prizes.
Conductor is: Dimitra Pitsou
ISRAEL ( 6 choirs )
CORO GAN RAVE Female choir
GAN RAVE
Dir. Ronen Ben-David
The choir was founded in 2007. The repertoire includes typical Israeli folk songs.
Chorus’ conductor is: Ronen Ben-David
CORO LEV TEL-AVIV Mixed choir
TEL-AVIV
Dir. Ira Kalechman
The choir was founded in 1998 and consists of 30 women united by their love of choral music. They perform a repertoire ranging from polyphonic music to folk songs . They have an intense concert activity and participate in festivals, reviews and musical shows.
Conductor is: Ira Kalechman.
CORO KOLOT MISGAV Mixed choir
GUSH SEGEV
Dir. Nadav Ziv
The choir was founded in 1989. The repertoire includes particularly folk songs and arrangements of contemporary Israeli music. The group participates in choral concerts and events mainly in the national ambit.
Conductor is: Nadav Ziv
THE RECHOVOT SINGERS Mixed choir
REHOVOT
Dir. Zlotin Hadar
The choir was founded in 1982 and performs Israeli folk songs. They participated in many musical events. Conductor is: Zlatin Hadar
RAMAT NEGEV SINGERS Mixed choir
DOAR-NA HALUTZA
Dir. Gidion Efrati
The choir was founded in 1994. The repertoire includes folk songs and traditional Israeli music.
Conductor is: Gideon Efrati
CORO HADARIM Mixed choir
HOD HASHARON
Dir. Ilan Gilboa
The choir was formed in 1989 and the repertoire consists mainly of national and international folk songs. They performed tours in various European countries.
Conductor is: Ilan Gilboa.
LATVIA ( 1 choir )
CORO NOKTIRNE Female choir
RIGA
Dir. Ilga Berzina
The choir was founded in 1972 and the wide repertoire ranges from the folk songs to contemporary and sacred music. They received important awards by participating in European choral competitions.
Conductor is: Ilga Berzina
NORWAY ( 1 choir )
APOLLON CHAMBER CHOIR Mixed choir
LIER
Dir. Tore Walmsness
The choir was founded in 1984 and the repertoire includes different styles of music.
Chorus’ conductor is: Tore Walmsness
PORTUGUAL ( 1 choir )
CORO DEI PROFESSORI DI COIMBRA Mixed choir
COIMBRA
Dir. Avelino Rodrigues Correia
The choir begins its activity in 1981. The wide repertoire ranges from sacred and profane music to contemporary songs. The group has performed concerts in several European countries, recording two CD.
Conductor is : Avelino Rodrigues Correia
CZECH REPUBLIC( 6 choirs )
CORO BONI DISCIPULI Youth choir BRNO
Dir. Karla Havelkova
The choir was founded in 1993 and performs a repertoire which includes various musical styles. They participated in many concerts and choral competitions, obtaining important awards. Conductor is: Karla Havelkova
THE GIRLS’ CHAMBER CHOIR Female choir
USTI NAD LABEM
Dir. Vladimir Kuzelka
The choir was formed in 1990.The repertoire performs particularly folk songs and contemporary compositions. They participated in various choral competitions in Europe, winning prestigious awards.
Conductor is: Vladimir Kuzelka
The choir was founded in 1988. The repertoire ranges from sacred polyphony to contemporary music, through the folk, the spiritual and gospel. They perform in many European countries, participating in reviews, festivals and choral competitions.
The chorus is directed by: Zdena Souckova and Vladislav Soucek
CHILDREN CHOIR SVITANI Treble Voices choir PRAGA
Dir. Katerina Fialova
Svìtanì is a choir of treble voices founded in 1996. The repertoire includes various musical genres, from sacred and profane music to popular folk songs. The group has participated in choral competitions in several European countries.
Chorus' conductor is: Katerina Fialova
CORO DALIBOR Mixed choir
SVITAVY
Dir. Miroslava Duchackova
The choir was founded in 1967. The wide repertoire ranges from sacred music to folk songs. They obtained diplomas, medals and numerous other prizes by participating in national and international choral competitions.
Conductor is: Miroslava Duchackova
CORO ONDRASEK Youth choir
NOVY JICIN
Dir. Josef Zajicek
The choir was founded in 1969 and the repertoire includes every style of music. They performed concerts throughout European countries, and they recorded six CD. The group collaborates with the radio and local television
Conductor is: Josef Zaijcek
ROMANIA ( 1 choir )
CORO EMIL MONTIA Mixed choir
ARAD
Dir. Ovidiu Boar
The choir was founded in 1970 and performs a wide repertoire ranging from sacred music to folk songs. They’ve taken part in many musical events in different European countries.
Conductor is: Ovidiu Boar
RUSSIA( 2 choirs )
CORO LIRIUS Female/ Mixed choir
MOSCA
Dir. Kamilla Efasova
The choir was founded in 2007. The repertoire includes Russian folk songs and sacred music.
Chorus’conductor is: Kamilla Efasova
CORO ANIMA MEA Youth choir
SAN PIETROBURGO
Dir. Lev Ansheles
The choir was formed in 1968. The repertoire ranges from Renaissance to contemporary music. The group has performed tours in America and throughout Europe obtaining prestigious and important awards.
Conductor is: Lev Ansheles.
SLOVENIA ( 1 choir )
CORO GLASBENA MATICA Mixed choir
LUBIANA
Dir. Spela Vrtacnik
The choir was founded in 1872 and since then, the intense concert activity has never stopped. The wide repertoire includes many different genres of music. They performed tournèe in several European countries. Recently the choir has recorded its first Cd.
Conductor is: Spela Vrtacnik.
SPAIN ( 1 choir )
JOVE COR FLUMINE Youth choir
TORTOSA
Dir. Maria del Mar Lombarte Gil
The choir began its activity in 2003. The repertoire includes folk songs from various European countries. They performed particularly in national reviews and choral events.
The choir is directed by: Maria del Mar Lombarte Gil
SWEDEN ( 1 choir )
CORO LODOLA Mixed choir
GOTEBORG
Dir. Thomas Lagerberg
The choir was founded in 1926 and repertoire includes different styles of music but particularly enjoyed Christmas Carol. The group toured throughout European countries.
Conductor is: Thomas Lagerberg.
VENEZUELA ( 1 choir )
CORAL CLUB SOCIAL DEMOCRATA Mixed choir
MERIDA
Dir. Melanio De Jesus Leon
The choir was established in 2008. The repertoire includes South American folk songs and typical Latin- American compositions: the boleros.
Conductor is Melanio de Jesus Leon
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