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<\/a>Youth<\/strong> Choir\u00a0Resonans con tutti<\/strong>\u00a0was founded in 1970 by Maria and Norbert Kroczek. The ensemble consists of nearly 100 enthusiasts of the choral music – mostly youth aged between 15-28 years old. Waldemar Ga\u0142\u0105zka has been the conductor of the choir since 1994, when he took over this position after the death of Norbert Kroczek which happened during the competition in Cork, Ireland. The voice emission, since 1994, is taken care of by the II conductor, Arlena R\u00f3\u017cycka- Ga\u0142\u0105zka. The choir\u2019s repertoire embraces both a cappella pieces, as well as vocal-instrumental compositions originating from various ages.\u00a0Resonans con tutti\u00a0has been regularly taking part in various vocal competitions. The choir has been awarded the highest prizes at international competitions in Neerpelt (Belgium), Preveza (Greece), Cantonigros (Spain), Montreaux (Switzerland), Olomouc (The Czech Republic) and Tours (France), and most recently in Rimini (Italy), Ohrid (Macedonia), Neu Chattel (Switzerland), Lloret de Maar (Catalunya), Riva del Garda (Italy) and many international festivals in Poland.\u00a0 The singers of Resonans con tutti highly value enthusiasm, beauty of performed music and appreciation of the audience. Thanks to their vocal performances they try to promote the choral music in Poland and beyond its borders.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Saint Angela Choir – Bandung – Indonesia\u00a0<\/h3>\nConductor: Roni Sugiarto<\/h5>\nCategory: World Choral Championship<\/h5>\n
Category: World Choral Championship<\/h5>\n
<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Lagidze Choir<\/strong>, founded in 2008 in Batumi<\/a> at the Revaz Lagidze Music School, has become an award-winning ensemble, participating in numerous international, national, and regional competitions. The choir has earned multiple honors, including 13 Grand Prix awards, gold, silver, and bronze medals, in countries such as Italy, Germany, Spain, Latvia, Belgium, Austria, Czechia, and Georgia. Since 2013, the Lagidze Choir has been recognized by Interkultur as one of the world\u2019s best children’s choirs, the only Georgian choir to receive this title. Notable achievements include a Gold Diploma at the European Open Choir Competition (Austria, 2013), a Silver Diploma at the World Choir Competition (Latvia, 2014), and recognition as one of the best choirs at the World Choir Games 2021 (Online Competition). Batumi Municipality awarded the choir “Choir of the Year” twice (2019-2021). The choir conductor has received accolades as “Best Choirmaster of Georgia” (2015) and “Artist of the Year” (2020).\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gospodneti\u0107 Singers<\/strong> is a small vocal ensemble made up of members of the Gospodneti\u0107 family and their friends who love polyphonic singing. The program of the ensemble, just like its members, is very diverse. It consists of Renaissance songs, canons, spiritual compositions, folklore and modern songs. At the same time, we should definitely mention the love for the Beatles, without whose songs almost not a single concert of theirs can go by. Since its establishment in 1994, when it performed for the first time on island Bra\u010d, at the Postirski pivo\u010di festival, the ensemble has been noticed and its concerts are always well attended. The ensemble remained faithful to the festival in Postira, where they perform almost every summer. In 2016, the ensemble entered competitions and since then won prestigious awards for his performances in Croatia and abroad. The ensemble continued a rich concert career and participation in many competitions. In 2019, Gospodneti\u0107 singers celebrated 25 years of singing. At the end of 2021, the ensemble performed at a festive concert where the Lisinski Music Club celebrated 111 years since its founding, and conductor Heda Gospodneti\u0107 celebrated 50 years of artistic activity. This year, the Ensemble will celebrate 30 years of continuous singing with a festive concert and started recording album. Performances at several competitions in Croatia are planned, as well as guest appearances in Croatian cities and islands. In addition, the ensemble will perform at Passion, Christmas and other concerts. In May, the ensemble was a guest at the concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Renaissance Ensemble and the 30th anniversary of the Canticum of the Lisinski Music Club, in whose composition the Ensemble operated from 2014 to 2023. The ensemble stood out for its quality and recognizable sound and equally successfully and gladly performs various types of music – from the Renaissance to the Beatles and folklore. Gospodneti\u0107 Singers has been led by Heda Gospodneti\u0107 since its establishment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a>Officially established since 2010, Saint Angela Choir<\/strong> is a school based choir from Bandung, Indonesia. Under the direction of Roni Sugiarto, Saint Angela Choir has participated in various international competitions and concerts such as in China, Japan, Italy, South Korea and Spain. Saint Angela Choir is the 2nd<\/sup> prize winner of the 49th<\/sup> Tolosa Choral Contest, which is a part of the European Grand Prix of Choral Singing, and the Grand Prix Winner of the 5th<\/sup> Tokyo International Choir Competition 2023. Saint Angela Choir has also worked with some well known conductors : Haruko Kuwabara, Maria Theresa Vizconde Roldan, Jude B Roldan, Mark Anthony Carpio, Basilio Astulez Duque, Darius Lim, Josu Elberdin, and Ambroz Copi to name a few. Saint Angela Choir is currently representing Indonesia as a member of the Young Voices of the World, which is an association of children\u2018s and youth choirs around the world. In order to promote children and youth\u2019s choral singing in Indonesia, Saint Angela Choir has arranged 3 editions of Saint Angela Children and Youth Choir Festival since 2014.\u00a0<\/p>\nBia\u0142ystok Female Choir at the Secondary School no. 3 – Bialystok – Poland\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor:\u00a0Anna Olszewska<\/h5>\n
Category: World Choral Championship<\/h5>\n
<\/a>Bia\u0142ystok Female Choir at the Secondary School no. 3 in Bialystok <\/strong>was founded in October 2004. It started out as a mixed choir and after two years, in September 2006, was transformed into a female one. The choir inspires many Polish composers of the youngest generation, including Micha\u0142 S\u0142awecki, Marcin Gumiela, Marek Raczy\u0144ski, Tomasz Szczepanik, Jan Krutul, El\u017cbieta Nowicka, Micha\u0142 Malec, Jakub Szafra\u0144ski, Aleksandra Chmielewska, Ernest Kamil Sienkiewicz, Micha\u0142 Wadowski, and Tomasz Kamieniak, to create new pieces that are later premiered and performed by the choir. From the very beginning the choir is directed by Anna Olszewska. The choir\u2019s high quality has repeatedly been acknowledged and appreciated both by juries of competitions taking place in Poland, as well as those based abroad, i.e.: 1) Rimini International Choir Competition (Rimini, 2022) \u2013 Grand Prix, The Prize for the Best Conductor, Golden Diploma in category A \u2013 equal voices, Golden Diploma in category E \u2013 sacred music. 2) Grand Prix during Stefan Stuligrosz Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music competition in Pozna\u0144 in 2021 and 2023. 3) Chorus Inside Advent (Rome, 2023) \u2013 Grand Prix, Golden Diploma in category C4 \u2013 sacred music, Golden Diploma in category D4 \u2013 secular music, and The Prize for the Best Conductor.<\/p>\nCantair\u00ed \u00d3ga \u00c1tha Cliath – Dublin – Ireland\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Judith Lyons<\/h5>\n
Categories A – E<\/h5>\n
<\/a>Cantair\u00ed \u00d3ga \u00c1tha Cliath<\/strong> is an upper-voice choir based in Rathmines, Dublin and conducted by Judith Lyons, who was appointed Musical Director in 2023. The choir was founded in 1960 in St. Louis Primary School by Proinsias O Ceallaigh. \u00a0They enjoyed huge success over many decades under the baton of the late Brian O Dubhghaill, travelling extensively throughout Europe and winning awards in many international competitions at home and abroad. In October 2023, at the City of Derry International Choral Festival, Cantair\u00ed \u00d3ga \u00c1tha Cliath won first prize in the equal voices upper competition and more recently, in March 2024, they were delighted to win first prize at Feis Ceoil, Dublin. From 2015 to 2018 with musical director Bernie Sherlock, the choir won 1st prizes at Feis Ceoil, Navan Choral Festival and the Sligo and Mayo International Choral Festivals. From 2018 until 2022, Brian Dungan conducted the choir and in 2019 they won the Grand Prix at the Aveiro International Choral Festival, Portugal. The choir sings a varied repertory spanning renaissance polyphony to contemporary music and takes particular joy in the performance of Irish-composed music. In 2022, Cantair\u00ed \u00d3ga \u00c1tha Cliath performed a suite of newly composed pieces “Ashes in the Wind” with words by poet Jessica Traynor and music by Tom Lane and commissioned with funding from The Arts Council.<\/p>\nMixed Choir\u00a0Ska\u0146upe\u00a0– Riga – Latvia<\/h3>\n
Conductor: J\u0101nis Almanis-Palmbahs<\/h5>\n
Categories B – E<\/h5>\n
<\/a>The mixed choir\u00a0Ska\u0146upe<\/strong> was founded in 1947 by one of the greatest Latvian conductors of that time Haralds Mednis. Since that time choir has performed in various locations, performing different styles of choir Music, from early renaissance to modern and Jazz Music. From 2016. The choir\u2019s artistic director and conductor is J\u0101nis Almanis-Palmbahs. Choir has always received good results in concerts and competitions and the latest have been first degree diplomas in annual choir competition in Latvia, Silver diploma in Tampere choir competition, Finland (2017), 1st place in Mixed and folklore categories in \u0160iauliai choir competition, Lithuania (2018).<\/p>\nLagidze Choir – Batumi – Georgia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Magdana Matitaishvili<\/h5>\n
Categories A – C<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGospodneti\u0107 Singers – Zagreb – Croatia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor:\u00a0Heda Gospodneti\u0107<\/h5>\n
Category E<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMixed Choir ARTEP –\u00a0Orlov\u00e1-Lutyn\u011b\u00a0– Czech Republic\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Conductor: Petra Ra\u0161\u00edkov\u00e1<\/h5>\n
Category B<\/h5>\n