Genk, a city in the heart of Limburg, Belgium, will once again host the International Choir Festival Flanders-Genk. On the C-mine site, where the past and the charm of old mine buildings go hand in hand with contemporary art and creativity, more than 1,000 voices will echo for three days.
The showpiece of the festival is the international choir competition on 5 October 2024, which includes a compulsory new choral work by Flemish composer Kurt Bikkembergs. The competition will take place in the acoustic jewel of C-mine, the historic Barenzaal. Register to become a competition laureate, experiencing the legendary hospitality of Limburg and getting to know host city Genk as a world city on a human scale through its diverse cultures. Contact: info@ikv-genk.be
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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