Applications are now open for the 58th “Seghizzi” International Choral Singing Competition 2019! Gorizia (Italy), 19th-21st July 2019
Where: Gorizia, Italy
When: 19th-21st July 2019
Closing date for applications: 1st March 2019
The Announcement and the regulations of the 58th “Seghizzi” International Choral Singing Competition 2019 are now available at http://www.seghizzi.it/en/choral-singing-competition-2019/
The choral competition is divided in 7 categories:
1a Polyphonic Category “Historical Period 1400-1643”
1b Polyphonic Category “Historical Period 1644-1800”
1c Polyphonic Category “Historical Period 1801-1910”
1d Polyphonic Category “Historical Period since 1911 to the present day”
2a Category for choral arrangements of folk and traditional songs
2b Category for choral arrangements of spirituals and gospels
2c Category for choral arrangements of pop and jazz music
3 Special Category for contemporary music programmes
17th Seghizzinregione – Choral concert festival across Friuli Venezia Giulia
Choirs of all types can apply for one or more categories!
Performances are assessed by and an international jury of 10 musicians.
Overall schedule of the Competition
Friday 19th July 2019 – Polyphony from Renaissance to the present day
Saturday 20th July 2019 – Folk songs and contemporary music
Sunday 21st July 2019 – 31st Grand Prix Seghizzi (with the best qualified choirs); Prize giving ceremony and Gala Concert of the winning choirs.
Choirs can also participate in the Seghizzinregione Concert Festival across Friuli Venezia Giulia on 18th, 19th and 22nd July 2019 according to specific regulations provided for this event (see application form).
In 2019 the Grand Prix Seghizzi celebrates its 31st season and represents the highest level of the 58th Seghizzi” International Choral Singing Competition. In fact, only the best qualified choirs can enter the Grand Prix. The prestige of the Grand Prix in terms of quality is also reflected into the relevance of the prizes awarded: 1st PRIZE Euro 8,000 (eight-thousand); 2nd PRIZE Euro 3,000 (three-thousand); 3rd PRIZE Euro 2,000 (two-thousand); 4th PRIZE Euro 1,000 (one-thousand); 5th PRIZE Euro 1,000 (one-thousand); 6th PRIZE Euro 1,000 (one-thousand).
Further special prizes and medals will be awarded during the event.
Please note that the Organiser provides for partial reimbursement of expenses proportionally to the distance from the choir’s hometown to the competition venue.
For further information please write to or visit the following:
home page http://www.seghizzi.it
Italian http://www.seghizzi.it/concorso-corale-2019/
English http://www.seghizzi.it/en/choral-singing-competition-2019/
Gallery http://www.seghizzi.it/en/photos/
ASSOCIAZIONE “SEGHIZZI”
Casella Postale 7
Corso Verdi, 85
34170 Gorizia (ITALY)
Phone: 0039 0481 530404
Opening hours: Mondays and Fridays 09.30-13.30 Wednesdays 14.30-18.30
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