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International Choir Festival Magdeburg

Magdeburg — Kreisfreie Stadt Magdeburg (15003) • 18 Sep 2024 — 22 Sep 2024
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International Choir Festival Magdeburg
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2024

Edition 2024 — Finished

Edition 2024 — Choir Festival Magdeburg

The 2nd edition of the International Choir Festival Magdeburg 2024 brought around 4,000 singers and guests to the state capital. The highlight was a world premiere for soloists, choir, organ, and orchestra in the Magdeburg Cathedral – commissioned specifically for the festival.

From September 18 to 22, 2024, the second edition of the International Choir Festival Magdeburg took place. For the first time since its premiere in 2022, the format was established as a recurring biennial festival. Around 4,000 active participants and visitors traveled to the city, with international choirs from Europe, North America, and Asia meeting regional ensembles from Saxony-Anhalt.

The artistic highlight was a world premiere in the Magdeburg Cathedral – a commissioned composition for soloists, choir, organ, and orchestra. In addition, there was a competition, friendship concerts, and the Long Night of Choirs.

Programme

Main points of the 2024 edition: Opening concert in St. John's Church, international choir competition in eight categories, world premiere in Magdeburg Cathedral, Long Night of Choirs in the Hyparschale, Awards Ceremony on the final day. Detailed archive program available from the organizer.

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