History

A selection from the programme:

Orchestra
Festive Fanfare for Gold Tour – Mark Lortz
Tennessee Salute – Jay Dawson
In These Last Days of Autumn – Randall Standridge
Danse Bohémien – Randall Standridge
Hands Across the Sea – John Philip Sousa

Chorus
Hear My Prayer – Moses Hogan
Will the Circle Be Unbroken – edited by J. David Moore
Everything – edited by Kirby Shaw

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A selection from the programme:
Allegro from Quintet in A major for clarinet and strings, K. 581 – W. A. Mozart
Quartet for four violins – Peter Martin
Adagio et Allegretto from the Little Symphony – Charles Gounod
Vocalise for string ensemble – Sergei Rachmaninov
Ave Maria Stella – Edvard Grieg

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Children Choir Saulainé
Children Choir of Kretinga Art School “Saulainė” has been working since 2002 under the guidance of experienced teachers Violeta Andruškevičienė, Jūratė Norkuvienė and Rima Stonkuvienė. Its varied repertoire includes sacred music, Lithuanian folklore and international music. The choir has won gold awards at festivals in the Czech Republic, Germany, Macedonia, Turkey and Slovakia and in 2008 was awarded the prestigious Lithuanian Golden Bird Award for artistic quality.

Shanghai Sfuture Choir
Sfuture is an artistic ensemble founded in 2017 by well-known Chinese musicians. Winner of the gold medal and its category at the 13th World Choir Games, it has performed at the Sydney Opera House, Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Mercedes-Benz Arena, among others. He has collaborated with leading singers (Henry Lau, Jie Zhang, etc.) and also sang at the symphony concert of the popular video game Genshin Impact in Shanghai.

New World Singers of Columbus Children’s Choir
The New World Singers of Columbus Children’s Choir, under the direction of Jeanne Wohlgamuth, are an award-winning American chorus that has earned praise from composer Nick Page as “rare, radiant and beautiful.” They have won top prizes at the Rimini Festival (2021) and the Youth International Choral Competition (2023, 2024), and have repeatedly won The American Prize. They have performed in Austria, Germany, Spain, France and Hungary, alongside the Vienna Boys Choir and at the Granada Festival. In the USA, they have sung at the White House and in three separate concerts at Carnegie Hall.

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Featuring:
Hsing Lung Recorder Orchestra
The recorder is their passion! The Hsing Lung Primary School Recorder Orchestra was founded in 2014 and has been developing rapidly under the guidance of experienced teachers. The young musicians regularly perform at home and abroad – they have performed at the Taipei National Concert Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou and Hong Kong Disneyland. They have won numerous awards, including a gold medal at the 38th Japan Recorder Competition from 2016-2021.

Ondrášek Chamber Choir, ZUŠ Nový Jičín
The Ondrášek Chamber Choir from the ZUŠ Nový Jičín was founded in 2005 as part of the Ondrášek Children’s Choir, founded in 1967. It brings together current and former members of the concert department. The choir was led by its founder Josef Zajíček until 2024, when he handed over the baton to Boris Nykl. Pianist Tomáš Vrána often composes original pieces for the choir. The choir’s repertoire includes music from the Renaissance to the present day and the choir successfully participates in festivals and competitions at home and abroad – for example in Ohrid, Jürmal, Londonderry and Canton.

New Jersey Philharmonic Chorus
The New Jersey Philharmonic Chorus was formed in 2018 through the initiative of soprano Sally Hu and now includes more than 100 enthusiastic singers. Under the leadership of conductor Dr. Sheng-Hwa Yu and Artistic Director Sally Hu, the chorus performs regularly, exploring diverse musical styles and languages and receiving acclaim from audiences and professionals alike. In addition to concerts, the choir is actively involved in community events to spread the joy of music and singing.

Merikosken Laulu Choir
The Finnish choir Merikosken Laulu from the city of Oulu was founded in 1947 and consists of approximately forty singers. Under the direction of Marita Kaakinen, who has directed the choir since 2001, they focus on the joy of singing together, enthusiasm and high goals. Their varied repertoire ranges from folk and sacred music to classical and modern works for women’s choirs. Merikosken Laulu regularly performs at various events, even in smaller vocal ensembles.

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EUFÓNIA TEACHER’S CHOIR (ROMANIA)
The Eufónia Teacher’s Choir from Târgu Mureș, Romania, was founded in 2016 by
enthusiastic teachers under the direction of Dr. Imre-István Strausz. The choir promotes
community spirit and musical excellence, focusing on choral works from various genres,
including classical, musicals, and contemporary music. It regularly enriches local cultural life
through annual concerts and participation in the Musica Sacra Festival. The choir is dedicated
to preserving and celebrating the value of choral music through quality performances and
continued artistic growth.

NOVA (NETHERLANDS)
NOVA is the youth chamber choir of Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam (NVA), featuring dedicated singers aged 18–21. Known for its expressive performances, NOVA presents a diverse and often choreographed repertoire that blends classical singing with theatrical elements. Under the direction of Anaïs de la Morandais, NVA’s choirs have taken part in international festivals and many professional projects. As part of NVA’s choir school in Amsterdam, NOVA reflects the joy of music-making and the ongoing development of young vocal talent.

Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino (Belgium)
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino was founded 66 years ago by Canon Michael Ghijs at the Sint-Maarteninstituut in Aalst as a boys’ choir and grew into a renowned mixed choir. After Ghijs’s death, David De Geest became conductor in
2008, followed by Andries De Winter in 2015 and Inias Clément in 2023. The choir’s repertoire spans from Renaissance to contemporary works. It has made numerous recordings and contributed to films like Daens and In Bruges. The
ensemble holds the titles “Cultural Ambassador of Flanders” and “Cultural Ambassador of Europe.” It has performed for the Belgian royal family, the Pope, and audiences across all continents. Recent concerts include tours to Mexico, Japan, Bulgaria, and South Korea, as well as collaborations with Dresdner Kreuzchor and The Choir of New College Oxford.

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