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Posted by: JMI
Tags: World Youth Choir, Festivals, Concerts, Sweden
For 20 years the World Youth Choir (WYC) has been the meeting point for young singers from around the world. Many individuals have taken part and left an indelible mark on the ensemble, imbuing it with their unique talent, personality, creativity, warmth and humour.
From October 21-25 the World Youth Choir - in a spirit of international cooperation - will resonate louder than ever, when over 300 former singers, conductors and organizers throughout the globe reunite in order to celebrate the choir's birthday!
The International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) and Europa Cantat (EC), WYC program partners, in collaboration with the Swedish International Choral Center Örebro, are proud to present a week of celebrations in Sweden, first host country of the WYC.
An exciting series of special events for participants and audiences will be presented during the celebration week, which will include concerts, workshops and more!
Wed 21 Oct, Thu 22 Oct: Konserthuset, Örebro 19.00
The World Chamber Choir with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Nikolai Znaider (Denmark).
Fri 23 Oct: Konserthuset, Örebro 19.30
The World Sings for You, an international showcase of talented former WYC singers - outstanding vocal groups, instrumental groups, dance performances and soloists.
Sat 24 Oct: Konserthuset, Örebro 16.00 and 20.00
Gala Concert with the World Youth Choir Anniversary Ensemble with conductors Maria Guinand (Venezuela), Sidumo Jacobs (South Africa), Fred Sjöberg (Sweden), Nobuaki Tanaka (Japan) and Steve Zegree (USA)
Sun 25 Oct: Berwaldhallen, Stockholm 15.00
Final Ceremony of Eric Ericson Award, the prestigious competition for young choir conductors, will feature a guest performance of the World Youth Choir Anniversary Ensemble
www.worldyouthchoir.org
www.youtube.com/worldyouthchoir09
WYC Alumni Register Now! See information pack HERE or contact ckuehlewein@ifcm.net
