Jāzeps Vītols 7th International Choral Conductors Competition
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JĀZEPS VĪTOLS 7TH INTERNATIONAL CHORAL CONDUCTORS COMPETITION
23-27 NOVEMBER 2026
RIGA, LATVIA
https://vitolakonkurss.lv/ccc/
Continuing the more than century-long traditions of choral singing and choral conducting in the Baltic States, the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music will organise the Jāzeps Vītols 7th International Choral Conductors Competition 2026 from 23 to 27 November 2026. This regularly held international competition in Riga brings together young choral conductors from around the world.
The Competition aims to provide young conductors with an opportunity to demonstrate their artistic excellence in an international competitive environment, to foster collaboration among choral conductors and conducting teachers from different countries, and to promote Latvian choral culture and the Song and Dance Celebration tradition internationally. It also seeks to strengthen the continuity of the European choral conducting tradition and enhance the prestige of the conducting profession both in Latvia and abroad.
As in previous editions, the Competition is open to choral conductors from all over the world up to the age of 30. During five intensive days, participants will compete for the title of Best Young Choral Conductor.
Contestants will have the unique opportunity to work with the following distinguished ensembles: Riga Chamber Choir Ave Sol, State Choir Latvija, Latvian Radio Choir, Mixed Choir of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, Riga Cathedral Girls' Choir TIARA.
The Competition will take place at the premises of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music and in the Great Hall of the University of Latvia. Performances will be evaluated by an international jury consisting of five renowned experts.
The organiser of the Competition is the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, including its Choral Conducting Department and Mixed Choir, Concert Department, International Relations Office, Administrative Services, and other Academy departments, in close cooperation with the University of Latvia and the Latvian Conductors Association.
Applications must be submitted no later than 9 September 2026 by email to [email protected].
Contact information: [email protected]
23-27 NOVEMBER 2026
RIGA, LATVIA
https://vitolakonkurss.lv/ccc/
Continuing the more than century-long traditions of choral singing and choral conducting in the Baltic States, the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music will organise the Jāzeps Vītols 7th International Choral Conductors Competition 2026 from 23 to 27 November 2026. This regularly held international competition in Riga brings together young choral conductors from around the world.
The Competition aims to provide young conductors with an opportunity to demonstrate their artistic excellence in an international competitive environment, to foster collaboration among choral conductors and conducting teachers from different countries, and to promote Latvian choral culture and the Song and Dance Celebration tradition internationally. It also seeks to strengthen the continuity of the European choral conducting tradition and enhance the prestige of the conducting profession both in Latvia and abroad.
As in previous editions, the Competition is open to choral conductors from all over the world up to the age of 30. During five intensive days, participants will compete for the title of Best Young Choral Conductor.
Contestants will have the unique opportunity to work with the following distinguished ensembles: Riga Chamber Choir Ave Sol, State Choir Latvija, Latvian Radio Choir, Mixed Choir of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, Riga Cathedral Girls' Choir TIARA.
The Competition will take place at the premises of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music and in the Great Hall of the University of Latvia. Performances will be evaluated by an international jury consisting of five renowned experts.
The organiser of the Competition is the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, including its Choral Conducting Department and Mixed Choir, Concert Department, International Relations Office, Administrative Services, and other Academy departments, in close cooperation with the University of Latvia and the Latvian Conductors Association.
Applications must be submitted no later than 9 September 2026 by email to [email protected].
Contact information: [email protected]
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Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmija, Krišjāņa Barona iela 1, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvija, Riga, Latvia
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