The Online Café "Creating Choral Music: Exploring the Art of Choral Composition” took place on Zoom on 26 July 2025.
174 people from 46 countries registered for this Online Cafe featuring three composers from three different countries and traditions who shared their experiences and insights on composing for choirs: Rudolf de Beer (Norway/South Africa), Zuzanna Koziej (Poland), and Edgard Moya Godoy (Denmark/Argentina).
Moderated by IFCM Vice-President María Guinand (Venezuela), our guest composers are sharing valuable insights into the artistic and practical aspects of choral composition by presenting two or three pieces of their own work. Whether you are an experienced composer, a choral director, or simply passionate about vocal music, this is a unique opportunity to learn directly from the individuals shaping the contemporary choral repertoire.
IFCM International Online Cafes are open to everyone! Recordings are available to IFCM members only. Since the first online meeting in 2023, IFCM has invited prestigious choral leaders, conductors and composers, from all over the world: Maria Guinand (Venezuela), Eric Banks (USA), Michael Ostrzyga (Germany), Tracy Wong (Malaysia/Canada), Luz Helena Peñaranda (Colombia), Joel Magus P. Navarro (Philippines), Ana María Raga (Venezuela), Carmen Acevedo (Puerto Rico), Jurģis Cābulis (Latvia), Lim Ai Hooi (Singap
Read moreOur focus at the moment is to unite the choral calendars of international choral organisations. Meanwhile please consult the calendar of choral events published by the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat here.
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