EDITION 2016

Kind of Festival 

 Competition and exhibition of mixed choral music, female voices, children`s choir and popular dances. 

 They can enter in the category in which they wish to participate and compete with the other groups entered; they can also take part in the Evening Concert to be held daily at the end of the day. 

Participants 

Are invited groups from around the world, ready to meet the rules and live the spirit of the Festival. The groups must reach the artistic level and training required.

This year is expected to participate in the following groups:

BELARUS	POLIFONICA CHAMBER CHOIR
BRASIL	ARS NOVA-CORAL DA UFMG
CATALUNYA	AGRUPVOCAL (AMARCORD GRUP VOCAL) BASTONERS DE STA. MARIA D'OLÓ CAPELLA DE MÚSICA SANTA MARIA COR CANTUS FIRMUS-SOCIETAT CORAL LA VIOLETA COR INFANTIL EMM ANTONI AGRAMONT QUARTET MÈLT
CHINA	SHANGHAI HEZHISHENG CHOIR
CZECK REP.	CERVÁNEK
ESTONIA	ESTONIAN RADIO GIRLS' CHOIR ÜLE-EESTILINE TÜTARLASTEKOOR FOLKDANCE ENSEMBLE SOPRUS
FRANCE	CORAL TXIMI- TXAMA
GEORGIA	ENSEMBLE MOMAVALI
HUNGARY	CANTEMUS MIXED CHOIR
LATVIA	THE GIRLS CHOIR CANTUS
MOLDAVIA	CANTEMUS
MONTENEGRO	FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE SLOGA
NEPAL	EVEREST NEPAL CULTURAL GROUP
NORTH IRELAND	LOUGHGIEL FOLK DANCERS
POLAND	AKADEMICKI CHÓR POLITECHNIKI LÓDZKIE FOLK DANCE AND SONG GROUP ZAWATERNIK
RUSSIA	APRIL CHOIR EXEMPLARY CHOREOGRAPHIC ENSEMBLE DANCE VOYAGE
SLOVAKIA	CON MOTO
SLOVENIA	MIXED CHOIR VIVA BREŽICE APZ TONE TOMSIC UNI. OF LJUBJANA
VENEZUELA	CORO DE CÁMARA DE MÉRIDA

Complements and services

• The concerts and competitions are held in the grounds of Teatre L'Atlàntida in the city of Vic.
• All participants will have available places to rehearse and prepare their work. 
• They may remain in the Festival's area from morning until night.
• Visitors requiring accommodation are asked to kindly send the following information to the Secretary of the Festival in Barcelona: 

     a) Number of people; 
     b) Dates of arrival and departure; 
     c) Type of accommodation.

Type of Competitions 

COMPETITION NUM. 1

Mixed choirs of up to 40 voices. 

1st- One obligatory work: «AVE MARIA» - Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). Editorial Clivis, Barcelona.

2nd- Three chosen works:

• One original composition before 20th century, (not an arrangement), sung in any language, with or without piano accompaniement.. 
• An original composition after 19th century by a composer of the choir's own country, without instrumental accompaniment. 
• A free work of any epoch with intrumental accompaniment or not.

The total duration of the works chosen, together, can not exceed 15 minutes.

1st prize, 1800 € ; 2nd prize, 1200 € ; 3rd. prize 600 € . 
 
 

COMPETITION NUM. 2 

Children's choirs of up to 40 voices.  Under 17 years of age on the day of the competition.

1st- One obligatory work: «PASAYAN XEXENAK» - Tomas Garbizu (1901-1989). Published by Diputación de Guipuzcoa, 1986.

2nd- Two chosen works:

• An original composition before 20th century, (not an arrangement), sung in any language, with or without piano accompaniement. 
• An original composition after 19th century by a composer of the choir's own country, without instrumental accompaniment. 

The total duration of the works chosen, together, can not exceed 10 minutes. 

1st prize, 800€ ; 2nd prize, 500€ ; 3rd. prize 300 € .  
 
 

COMPETITION NUM. 3 

Female choirs up to 36 voices. 

1st- One obligatory work: «LLEGENDA» - Àngel Colomer i del Romero (1915-2001). Published by FIMC.

2nd- Three chosen works:. 

• One original compositions before 20th century, (not an arrangement), sung in any language, with or without piano accompaniement. 
• An original composition after 19th century by a composer of the choir's own country, without instrumental accompaniment. 
• A free work of any epoch with intrumental accompaniment or not.

The total duration of the works chosen, together, can not exceed 15 minutes.

1st prize, 1200 € ; 2nd prize, 800 € ; 3rd prize 400 € .   

 

COMPETITION NUM. 4 

Mixed, male, female or children's choirs up to 40 voices. 

Three  works chosen  from the folklore of the country of the participating choir.

The total duration of the works chosen, together, can not  exceed 12 minutes. 

To take part in this competition, the group must take part in any other of the competitions.

1st prize, 600 € ; 2nd prize, 400 € ; 3rd. prize 200 € .
 
 

COMPETITION NUM. 5 

Dance groups  up to  35 members, including the musicians. Performing live music will be valuated.

Two traditional folklore dances of the country of the participating choir.

The total duration of the whole performance, can not exceed 12 minutes. 

1st prize, 600 € ; 2nd prize, 400 € ; 3rd. prize 200 €. 

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Trophies and prices 

For the 2016 edition, the Festival will offer prizes in cash, up to 10.000€ (euros) in total, besides the following trophies for each competition: 

-Prize "Generalitat de Catalunya". 
-Prize "Ajuntament de Vic".   
-Prize "Institució Puig Porret".    
-Prize "Ajuntament de l'Esquirol". 
-Prize "Festival Internacional de Música de Cantonigròs". 

• When the first classified groups score the same number of points, the prizes in cash will be divided proportionally and the trophie will be given to all those who share the first place. 

• The decision of the Executive Commitee and the adjudicators will be final. This is an essential condition for participating in theFestival. Any claim should be sent in writing to the Musical Director of the Festival before the competition has ended.

 

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Jurat

JURY OF MUSIC:

• Lluis Vila (Director Musical)
• Carles Gumí (Secretari del Jurat)
• Francesc Busquets (Secretari del Jurat)
• Andrea Angelini -Itàlia-
• Christopher Horner -Gran Bretanya-
• Marina Makarova -Rússia-
• Enriqueta Anglada
• Cèsar Calmell
• David Malet
• Sílvia Brugués
• Sebastià Bardolet
• Xavier Solà
  
  

JURY OF DANCE:

• Katrin Allard -Bèlgica-
• Judit Jordana
• Francesc Casadesús
• Lluís Calduch
• Josep Mas Pineda (Secretari del Jurat)
• David Martínez Coral

Programme 

Thursday, 14 July 

19.00 h  Welcoming ceremony & Festival Opening

19.30 h  Performances

GIVATAYIM DANCE GROUP - Givatayim (Israel)


ARS NOVA-CORAL DA UFMG - Belo Horizonten(Brasil)

APRIL CHOIR - Gatchina (Rússia)

20.15 h  Inaugural Concert of the 34th Festival:

APZ TONE TOMSIC UNIV. LJUBJANA
Ljubjana (Eslovènia)
Director: Jerica Gregorc Bukovec

folk, arr. Ambrož Copi: Da lipa ma! Ke bëj na jë? folk, arr. Lojze Lebic: Kako kratek je ta cas Tadeja Vulc: Croquis (Janez Menart)

LOUGHGIEL FOLK DANCERS
Ballymoney(Irlanda del Nord)
Director: Colette O’Mullan

«The 16- Hand Reel» - Tradicional «Dancing of the Crossroads» - Tradicional

 

QUARTET MÈLT
2015 Winners of "Oh Happy Day" on TV3

«Tourdion» - Anònim francès del s.XVI «Ton pare no té nas» - Tradicional mallorquina «Masterpiece» - Paul Drayton «Cantares» - Manuel Serrat «Muntanyes del Canigó» - Tradicional catalana «Baixant de la font del Gat» - Tradicional catalana

Friday, 15 July 

10.00 h  Competition num 1, Mixed Choirs of up to 40 voices. 

Obligatory work: «Ave Maria» Tomás Luis de Victória (1548-1611)

Three works of free choice: an earlier twentieth century, a later nineteenth century, and any time, with or without instrumental accompaniment.

15.00 h  Competition num 3, Female Choirs up to 36 voices. 

Obligatory work: «Llegenda» Àngel Colomer i del Romero (1915-2001)

Three works of free choice: an earlier twentieth century, a later nineteenth century, and any time, with or without instrumental accompaniment.

18.00 h Passacaglia of the dance groups

From the Plaça del Carbó / Passeig / Pl. Major to Atlàntida

19.00 h  International Evening Concert

Participation of the International Choral and Dance groups. 

Saturday, 16 July 

10.00 h  Competition num 4, Mixed, male, female or children's choirs up to 40 voices. 

Three works chosen  from the folklore of the country of the participating choir.

15.00 h  Competition num 5, Dance Groups up to  35 members, including the musicians.

Two traditional folklore dances of the country of the participating choir.

17.00 h Concert Hall Joaquim Maideu

KOR ÍTSIA
Director: Jaume Sala
Guitarres: Arnau Berenguer
Contrabaix: Pep Coca

Muukalainen, Huoleton Rakkauslaulu, Hamisha Asar, Over the rainbow, Noi de la mare/Vidala del último dia, El mariner, Isabel, Say something, Like I'm gonna loose you, White winter hymnal i Strike up the band

 

18.00 h Passacaglia of the choral groups

Itinerary: L'Atlàntida - Plaça del Carbó - Plaça Major - Rambla del Passeig - L'Atlàntida

19.00 h International Evening Concert

Participation of the International Choral and Dance groups. 

After the concert will be offer prices of the competitions 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Sunday, 17 July 

11.00 h  Competition num 2, Children´s choirs of up to 40 voices.

Obligatory work: «Pasayan Xexenak» Tomás Garbizu (1901-1989)

Two works of free choice: a twentieth century before and after a century.

13.00 h  International Children's Concert. 

Participation of the International Choral and Dance childrens groups. 

After the concert will be offer prices of the competition 2.

18.00 h  International Concert & Ending of the festival. 

Participation of the International Choral and Dance groups. 

Clausure ceremony of the 34th Festival, sing of the Festival Hymn whith singers and public.

 

Winners

- Link each competition for see the results - 

COMPETITION NR.1  - MIXED CHOIRS

1. CANTEMUS MIXED CHOIR (Nyiregyhaza-Hongria)

2. APZ TONE TOMSIC UNIV. OF LJUNLJANA (Ljubljana - Eslovènia)

3. ARS NOVA-CORAL UFMG (Belo Horizonte - Brasil)

4. MIXED CHOIR VIVA BREZICE (Brezice - Eslovènia)

COMPETITION NR.2 - CHILDREN'S CHOIRS

1. ESTONIAN RADIO GIRL'S CHOIR (Tallinn - Estònia)

2. GIRL'S CHOIR CANTUS (Kuldiga-Letònia)

3. ULË EESTILINE TÜTARLASTEKOOR (Tallinn - Estònia)

4. APRIL (Gatchina - Rússia)

COMPETITION NR.3 - FEMALE CHOIRS

1. CANTEMUS (Chisinau-Moldàvia)

2. CANTEMUS FEMALE CHOIR (Nyiregyhaza-Hongria)

3. GIRL'S CHOIR CANTUS (Kuldiga-Letònia)

4. CERVÁNEK (Cerveny Kostelet-Rep. Txeca)

COMPETITION NR.4  - FOLK SONG PARTIES

1. APZ TONE TOMSIC UNIV. OF LJUBLJANA (Ljubljana - Eslovènia)

2. ESTONIAN RADIO GIRL'S CHOIR (Tallinn-Estònia)

3. CANTEMUS (Chisinau-Moldàvia)

4. CERVÁNEK (Cerveny Kostelet-Rep. Txeca)

 

COMPETITION NR. 5 - FOLK DANCE PARTIES

1. LOUGHGIEL FOLK DANCERS (Ballymoney - Irlanda del Nord)

2. FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE SLOGA (Djenovici - Montenegro)

3. FOLKDANCE ENSEMBLE SOPRUS (Tallin - Estònia)

4. BASTONERS DE SANTA MARIA D'OLÓ (Sta. Maria d'Oló - Catalunya)