3RD EUROPEAN CHOIR GAMES & GRAND PRIX OF NATIONS RIGA 2017 July 16 - 23, 2017 Riga, Latvia Let's sing in Riga! After the huge success of the World Choir Games 2014 - with 460 international choirs and 27,000 participants from 73 nations the largest World Choir Games ever – choirs from all over the world will again travel to Latvia to celebrate the 3rd European Choir Games and the Grand Prix of Nations Riga 2017. And with its impressive history of passionate singing, Riga is the ideal location for this event. Numerous of pedagogical offers, such as Individual Coachings and Evaluation Performances with well-known conductors complement the colorful concert program of the European Choir Games. Beside the broad range of competition and friendship concerts the participating choirs are invited to join the Festival Stage Choir. Together with thousands of singers from all over the world, selected traditional and symphonic choral pieces will be studied and subsequently presented during the Closing Ceremony of the European Choir Games. http://www.europeanchoirgames.com

A NEW EUROVISION TV COMPETITION July 22, 2017 Riga, Latvia The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in cooperation with INTERKULTUR launches a new TV talent competition format for amateur choirs, Eurovision Choir of The Year, as an addition to the Eurovision Family of Events led by the well-known Eurovision Song Contest. The first edition of Eurovision Choir of the Year will be produced by host broadcaster Latvian Television (LTV) and Riga Tourism Development Bureau (LIVE RIGA) on 22 July at the Riga Arena in the Latvian capital. http://www.interkultur.com/events/2017/eurovision-choir-of-the-year/

DIE WORLD CHOIR GAMES Seit dem Jahr 2000 lädt INTERKULTUR alle zwei Jahre zu den Olympischen Spielen der Chormusik: den World Choir Games. Österreich, Korea, Deutschland, China, die USA, Lettland und Russland verliehen als Gastgeberland diesem größten internationalen Chorwettbewerb der Welt eine jeweils ganz andere, einzigartige Atmosphäre. Die Idee der World Choir Games soll Menschen inspirieren die Kraft der Musik als eine universelle Sprache zu erfahren. Die Kraft des Singens führte allein im Juli 2014 insgesamt 460 Chöre mit rund 27.000 Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern aus 73 Nationen nach Riga, Lettland. Beim Great Celebration Concert – einem der Höhepunkte der 8. World Choir Games – sangen schließlich 40.000 Menschen gemeinsam „O Happy Day“ im traditionsreichen Mežaparks. Ein musikalisches Ereignis der Superlative! http://www.worldchoirgames.de

10th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition July 05 - 09, 2017 Wernigerode, Germany Singing in the colourful city in the Harz mountain range Since 1999 the International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition is a crowd puller for choirs and music ensembles from all over the world. The colorful city in the Harz mountain range attracts visitors with its unique charm of medieval architecture and moreover with its musical characteristics: Three renowned German choirs come from this small town. Furthermore this competition, named after Johannes Brahms, puts a musical focus on this German composer and the German romantics of the 19th century. Numerous advanced trainings offer interested choirs outstanding possibilities of mutual learning and professional training e.g. with evaluation performances and individual coaching. Apart from pedagogical offers further concerts will take place downtown and in the surroundings of Wernigerode. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival & Competition the city of Wernigerode and INTERKULTUR will come up with some surprises, which will add to the program's established highlights such as the Choir Parade, Charity Concert and the Closing Concert. http://wernigerode.interkultur.com

6TH INTERNATIONAL ANTON BRUCKNER CHOIR COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL June 14 - 18, 2017 Linz, Austria Singing in the historic city The Upper Austrian city of Linz already proved to be a perfect host by presenting the 1st INTERKULTUR Choir Olympics in 2000. Since 2007 the city invites every two years choirs from all over the world in order to sing at the International Anton Bruckner Choir Competition and Festival. Anton Bruckner, one of the major composers of the late Romanticism, spent many years as an organist and composer at the monastery St. Florian nearby Linz and in Linz itself as a cathedral organist. Especially his motets and masses are exemplary for the Catholic Church music of the 2nd half of the 19th century and belong to the standard repertoire of many international choirs. Venues such as the Brucknerhaus, the first choice for cultural events and concerts in Linz, the new cathedral of Linz as well as the monastery St. Florian give the event a dignified setting. The festival of choral music offers choirs from all parts of the world the possibility to participate in the competitions as well as in friendship and gala concerts. A further highlight will be the competition for the Anton Bruckner Choir Prize.

5th Vietnam International Choir Competition June 07 - 11, 2017 Hội An, Vietnam A unique choir competition in fascinating Vietnam Since the outstanding success of the first event in 2011 INTERKULTUR organizes biannually the International Choir Competition Vietnam in the city of Hội An. From that time on the event has been increasing and has now become an inherent part of international choir tours. The setting of the competition is located directly at Hội An’s coast and provides a stunning panorama for the performances. In cooperation with the Vietnamese central government, the provincial government of Quang Nam and the city council of Hội An INTERKULTUR offers choirs from all parts of the world the possibility to discover the beauty of this country and to combine this exciting journey with a participation in an international choir competition. http://hoi-an.interkultur.com

3rd Canta en Primavera – Festival Coral Internacional April 26 - 30, 2017 Málaga, Spain Canta en Primavera – Sing in Spring! In April, when large parts of Europe are still hibernating, we present a springlike festival in one of Spain's most delightful regions. Spring in Málaga does not only stand for nature's awakening but is also symbolized by the many-voiced singing of choirs from all over the world. The Canta en Primavera - Festival Coral Internacional attracts international choirs into the Southern part of the country right to the metropolis of Málaga. Outstanding concert halls, churches and theatres will serve as ideal venues for competitions and concerts. Friendship concerts will also take place on open air stages within the heart of the Andalusian city. And as usual each choir has the possibility to select exactly those festival elements which suits its needs best: Competitions, concerts and further training. Touristic excursions to the beautiful Andalusian cities and landscapes will top this eventful activity off. http://malaga.interkultur.com

VOICES FOR PEACE - International Choir Festival April 19 - 23, 2017 Assisi, Italy Singing for peace Italy, the beautiful country in the south of Europe inspires ensembles from all over the world to go on very special concert tours. In addition to its long musical tradition, its fascinating architecture and its unsurpassed gastronomy, there are this remarkable vitality and joy of living that make this country a perfect place for the realization of unforgettable musical projects. Along the lines of St. Francis, namely that "the Lord may give you peace", we are pleased to welcome choirs from all over the world to our first VOICES FOR PEACE Choir Festival in Assisi. Assisi is a truly magical place that draws its particular character from the reminiscence of Saint Francis, the charming countryside that surrounds the town, and the important witnesses of its thousand-year-old culture. With its two-story basilica, Assisi is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy, one of those rare places that can enable the mind of man to fly high. Join us on this new, fascinating trip to the roots of Christianity and experience the opening mass at Portiuncola Chapel, one of the most prominent pilgrimage destinations in the world and the place where St. Francis died. http://assisi.interkultur.com

THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES Every two years since the year 2000 INTERKULTUR has invited the world to the Olympic Games of choral music: the World Choir Games. Each time hosts like Austria, Korea, Germany, China, the USA, Latvia, and Russia brought a new and unique atmosphere to this largest international choir competition in the world. The idea of the World Choir Games is supposed to inspire people to experience the power of music as a universal language. In July 2014, the power of song brought 460 choirs and 27,000 participants from 73 nations to Riga, Latvia. At the Great Celebration Concert, one of the highlights of the 8th World Choir Games, 40,000 people sang “O Happy Day” together in the city’s culturally rich Mežaparks. A superlative musical experience! http://www.worldchoirgames.com

SING'N'JOY PRINCETON | February 16 - 20, 2017 Princeton (NJ), USA | The American International Choral Festival In 2017 Princeton, New Jersey will be the meeting point for choirs from all over the globe. In the world of choral singing Princeton, the city located south of New York is well known for being the home of the Westminster Choir College, one of the world’s leading music schools. According to the motto ”Sing'n'Joy” Princeton will feature both choral competitions and numerous concerts, varied meetings between participating choirs as well as master classes with international choral experts. One of the event’s highlights will be the ensembles of the Westminster Choir College, that will showcase their superior skills at the big opening ceremony. On Monday, February 20, 2017, President’s Day and therefore national holiday, the choirs will have the opportunity to visit New York and to present their skills in this world metropolis. Princeton & New York – can there be a more attractive and promising concert tour for choirs?

GRAND PRIX OF NATIONS BERLIN 2017 February 01 - 05, 2017 Berlin, Germany A "Fest der ChorKulturen" in Germany’s capital city Following the huge success of the 1st Grand Prix of Nations 2015 in Magdeburg the event remains for the time being in Germany and will be held in 2017 in the German capital of Berlin! This Grand Prix will be embedded in Berlin’s "Fest der ChorKulturen" 2017, where not only the Berlin Radio Choir but also further top class choirs and orchestras will be performing. The chamber music hall of the Berliner Philharmonie, one of the best concert halls in Germany, will provide a worthy framework for the Grand Prix of Nations. Berlin does not only stand out due to its variety of cultural activities but also due to all the fascinating facets of a cosmopolitan city. During the two-step competition choirs will have the opportunity to put their choral abilities to the test. It is a great pleasure to INTERKULTUR to welcome the participants for the Grand Prix of Nations 2017 in the Berliner Philharmonie! http://www.interkultur.com/events/grand-prix/berlin-2017/

Golden State Choral Trophy November 20 - 24, 2016 Monterey (CA), USA The American International Choral Festival Monterey, the enchanting “Language Capital of the World” south of San Francisco, welcomes in 2016 choirs from all parts of the world in order to sing together and to reach for the Golden State Choral Trophy. Participants will not only have the possibility to take part in the competition but also to attend workshops led by international choral experts and to get to know the loveliness of Monterey’s coast first hand: The stunning peninsula represents a breath-taking composition of land, sea and sky and is considered as one of the most beauteous destinations in the world. The Choral Trophy competition will take place during the „Indian Summer”, the perfect travel season for the West Coast due to the extraordinary dry, warm and sunny weather. On November 24 America will celebrate Thanksgiving, so that American singers can enjoy this big choral meeting a few days longer and spend this public holiday as well as Black Friday together with their families on the Monterey peninsula.

Lanna International Choir Competition October 19 - 23, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand http://lanna.interkultur.com Singing in the wonderful Land of Smiles In 2011, INTERKULTUR brought the first choral competition ever to be hosted in Vietnam. It was the beginning of a new very successful event series in the region of South East Asia. With the 1st Lanna International Choir Competition in Thailand, the "Land of Smiles", INTERKULTUR will build on the success of this event series. Chiang Mai is situated before the scenery of overgrown mountains, thundering waterfalls, rain forest, rice fields and numerous Buddhist temples. For many hundred years it was the capital of Lanna Thai – the "Kingdom of Million Rice Fields". Also called the "Rose of the North", Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second biggest and important city today. It is not only a popular tourist destination, but also an impressive venue for an international competition, where choirs from all over the world will sing together and will get to know the Thai culture.

5TH CANTA AL MAR – FESTIVAL CORAL INTERNACIONAL October 19 - 23, 2016 Calella/Barcelona, Spain http://calella.interkultur.com Spanish way of life at the „Festival Coral Internacional“ The festival „Canta al mar“ has become an essential activity in INTERKULTUR’s event calendar. Since 2012 choirs from all over the world meet in the city of Calella in Catalonia/Spain and celebrate the international choral festival with plenty of singing and traditional Paella. Each year Calella attracts new choirs through its Catalan charm. Long sandy beaches, sunny weather, the Mediterranean Sea and the proximity to the Spanish metropolis of Barcelona are included in the participation. According to the choirs’ wishes Barcelona can be included in their individual schedule in the context of the competition, as a venue for Friendship Concerts or simply as a destination for excursions. All concert and competition venues in Calella are within walking distance and can therefore be combined ideally with a placid stroll through the historic center. That way choirs meet, sing together in Friendship Concerts and get to know other nations and their individual traditions. Enjoy with your choir a happy and relaxed choir event at the Spanish Mediterranean Coast – this festival joins holiday and passion!

CORFU INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL & CHOIR COMPETITION October 12 - 16, 2016 Corfu, Greece Supported by the Corfu Choir Union, the "1st Corfu International Festival & Choir Competition" will bring choral singers from all over the world to the capital of the Ionian Islands and makes it resound. Corfu is the greenest island in Greece. Apart from the beautiful bays, long beaches and impressive cliffs, the roughly 600 square kilometer island is covered with olive groves. The Mediterranean flair of the island has always attracted millions of tourists – also Empress Elisabeth spent the possibly even happiest years of her life in Corfu. The historic city centre of Corfu was added in 2007 to the UNESCO world cultural heritage list. Already during ancient and later on medieval times this island was exposed to the influence of different cultures, especially of the republic of Venice, which mingled with Greek-orthodox traditions and led to the independent culture visible nowadays. Maintaining the well-known categories, which have been characterizing our INTERKULTUR competitions since years we want to pay special attention to jazz music during this new event.

The Program Book of the 8th Isola del Sole – International Choir Competition and Festival. September 28 - October 02, 2016 Grado, Italy. Singing with friends on the Italian sunny island The sunny island of Grado and its numerous venues, short walking distances and a historic city centre as well as manifold touristic sights within the region of Trieste and Venice represent the perfect place for a meeting of international choirs. Special highlights are the appearances at the basilica Sant‘Eufemia in Grado and the basilica in Aquileia. Apart from participating in the competitions all choirs can dare to take part in the exciting experiment to swap conductors for a Friendship Concert and perform under the direction of another international conductor.

Program Book of the 8th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival & Competition from July 17 - 21, 2013 in Wernigerode, Germany.

Program Book of the 4th International Anton Bruckner Choir Competition & Festival from May 29 - June 2, 2013 in Linz, Austria.

Program Book of the 3rd Vietnam International Choir Competition from June 19 - 23, 2013 in Hội An, Vietnam.

Program Book of the European Choir Games from July 14 - 21, 2013 in Graz, Austria.

Program Book of Canta al mar - Festival Coral Internacional from October 23 - 27, 2013 in Calella/Barcelona, Spain.

Program Book of Canta al Mar - Festival Coral Internacional from October 17 - 21, 2012 in Calella/Barcelona, Spain.

Program Book of the 7th World Choir Games from July 4 - 14, 2012 in Cincinnati.

Program Book of the Sing'n'Joy Vienna from June 13 - 17, 2012.

Program Book of the First Vietnam International Choir Festival & Competition from March 16 - 20, 2011.

Program Book of the 7th International Johannes-Brahms-Choir Festival & Competition from July 6 - 10, 2011 in Wernigerode, Germany.

Program Book of the 3rd International Anton-Bruckner-Choir Competition & Festival from June, 1 - 5 2011 in Linz, Austria.