2019 The Heart of Chorus International Choral Festival & Competition
Competition Introduction
2019 The Heart of Chorus International Choral Festival & Competition
Artistic Director
WANG Yan, a renowned preeminent conductor and pianist, resides as the associate
professor and the deputy director of conducting, Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She
also serves as the vice president of China Chorus Association and the president of
Shanghai Chorus Association (affiliated to Shanghai Musiciansʼ Association).
Judges
Prof. WANG Yan [China]
| Professor and Deputy Director of Conducting Department, Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Vice President of China Chorus Association
President of Shanghai Chorus Association
Artistic Director of Shanghai International Choral Festival | |
Prof. Earl RIVERS [USA] | Chorus America’s Director Laureate Award-Winner
Music Director and Conductor Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble
Director of Music for Hyde Park’s Knox Presbyterian Church | |
Prof. Aarne SALUVEER [Estonia] | Board Member of IFCM, Estonian Choral Association and Music Council, Council of World Choir Games
Principal of Tallinna Georg Ots Music College
Artistic Director and Founder of Estonian Television Girls’ Choir and Children’s Choir | |
Dr. CHEN Yi [USA] | Prolific Composer of Contemporary Classical Music
Academician of American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Recipient of Charles Ives Living Award
Distinguished Professor at the Conservatory of Music and Dance in the University of Missouri-Kansas City | |
Dr. Andrea ANGELINI [Italy] | Member of World Choir Council, Interkultur
Editor of International Choral Bulletin (ICB), Membership Magazine of IFCM
President of Jury at International Choirs Competitions in Europe and Asia
Artistic Director of Choral Festivals across Europe
Artistic Director/Concert Conductor with Prestigious Choirs in Europe and Oceania | |
Timothy Wayne-Wright [UK] | Counter-tenor Vocalist of Grammy-Award Crowned The King’s Singers
Ambassador for Musical Excellence at Numerous Global Events
Masterclass Experiences around the World |
Event Schedule
AM | Afternoon | Evening | |
Day 1 | Arrival & Registration | Reception Banquet | |
Day 2 | 8:15 – 9:15 Dress Rehearsal | 13:15 – 14:00 Dress Rehearsal | Opening Ceremony |
Day 3 | 8:15 – 9:15 Dress Rehearsal | 13:15 – 14:00 Dress Rehearsal | Concert |
Day 4 | 8:15 – 9:15 Dress Rehearsal | 13:15 – 14:00 Dress Rehearsal | Concert |
Day 5 | 8:15 – 9:15 Dress Rehearsal | 13:15 – 14:00 Dress Rehearsal | Concert |
Day 6 | 8:15 – 9:15 Dress Rehearsal | 13:15 – 14:00 Dress Rehearsal | Concert |
Day 7 | 8:15 – 9:15 Dress Rehearsal | 13:15 – 14:00 Dress Rehearsal | Closing Ceremony |
Day 8 - 12 | Touring Concert(s) | ||
End of Schedule | Departure | - | |
Note: In case of non-competition days, the organizing committee will accordingly schedule sightseeing, cultural exchanges, masterclass or workshops. |