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Once again, the city will host one of the world’s most prestigious musical events, the Béla Bartók International Choir Competition, organised by Jeunesses Musicales Hungary and Kodály Philharmonia Debrecen.
The competition is not only a competition, but also a celebration of musical excellence, with the world’s best choirs performing gems of contemporary a cappella art! This year, alongside Italian, Greek and Catalan choirs, choirs from Angola, Japan and the Philippines will each represent their country. The national choirs include the Ad Libitum Choir and the Kodály Zoltán Youth Choir. And the winning ensemble will not only win the Grand Prix, but will also be able to delegate to one of Europe’s most prestigious choral competitions, the “European Grand Prix of Choral Music”.
All the rounds will be open to the public in the town’s public venues, and there will be accompanying events throughout the town, including folklore evenings, church performances and community sing-alongs.
The opening ceremony and the competitions of each category can be visited free of charge, however, the other events can be accessed by purchasing a HUF 500 registration ticket online and at kodalyfilharmonia.jegy.hu, as well as in person at the Klassz Pont ticket office, the Kölcsey Center ticket office, and the Tourinform Office.
Programmes
1 August 6:00 p.m. Parade from Baltazar Dezső Square to the Great Church
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1 August 7:00 p.m. Opening ceremony
Location: the Reformed Church of Debrecen
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2 August 2:00 p.m. Free Category B
Location: Kölcsey Centre, Ballroom
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2 August 3:15 p.m. Free Category A
Location: Kölcsey Centre, Ballroom
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2 August 7:00 p.m. “Vivat, Crescat, Floreat!” – Gala Concert of Bartók Béla Intergenerational Choir Competition
Venue: Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall
Building on the tradition of previous years, the programme will feature composers and works closely linked to the competition, as well as premieres composed especially for the occasion.
Programme:
Bella Máté: Vivat, crescat, floreat!
Árpád Barabás: Dinos and Men – premiere
Zoltán Kodály: Pentecost Slayer
Bence Kutrik: Puer natus
Dániel Dobos: Callis stellarum – premiere
Bárdos Lajos: Cantemus!
– break –
Péter Tóth: Wedding – premiere
Performers: Lautitia Children’s Choir (choir director: József Nemes), Kodály Choir (choir director: Zoltán Kocsis-Holper), Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: József Nemes, Zoltán Kocsis-Holper and Zsolt Hamar
Ticket price: 500 HUF registration ticket available by clicking on this link.
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3 August, 10:00 a.m. Children and Youth category
Location: Kölcsey Centre, Ballroom
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3 August, 2:00 p.m. Religious music category
Venue: St. Anne’s Cathedral
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4 August 3:00 p.m. Grand Prix Concert and Results Announcement
Venue: Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall
Ticket price: 500 HUF registration ticket available by by clickinm here
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Date: 1-4 August
Location: Debrecen public venues
Source: kodalyfilharmonia.hu