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Coro Eurolatinoamericano
2025-12-14 18:30 (Europe/Berlin)
Founded in Vienna in 2003 by Argentine Rubén Guarnaschelli, the choir’s repertoire includes folklore and compositions from all over Latin America. In addition to Spanish, the choir sings in Portuguese and indigenous languages. Among the highlights of the choir, made up of over 40 singers from different Latin America and European countries, is a tour of Argentina and Uruguay in 2007, and performances of Misatango by Martín Palmeri at Vienna Konzerthaus. The current choirmaster since 2022 is Camilo Leins from Chile.

Singgemeinschaft Aufklang
2025-12-14 18:00
“Singgemeinschaft Aufklang” is a mixed choir that has been at home in the parish of Mariabrunn in Vienna’s Hadersdorf district for over 20 years.
What unites its members is their love of singing together in an appreciative atmosphere. The choir’s repertoire ranges from works from the Renaissance period to modern sacred and secular pieces, with a focus on challenging American choral songs with piano accompaniment.

SingSwingSoul
2025-12-14 17:30
In April 2003, a group of young and experienced singers gathered together for the choir’s first concert in Spillern in Lower Austria, aptly titled “Sing, Swing and Soul – Music from around the World”. The title became the name of the choir, and “Music from around the world” its motto. It performs a repertoire of modern choral music, spirituals, traditional songs from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, traditional German folk songs, German-language pop songs and hits from film and television. SingSwingSoul has been a registered choral society since 2018 and a member of the Choral Society of Lower Austria since 2021.

Alba Regia Gemischter Chor
2025-12-14 17:00
Founded in 1982, “Alba Regia” mixed choir holds an important position in the cultural life of the city of Székesfehérvár in Hungary. Directed by Imre Kneifel, the choir’s work is also characterised by concert evenings, oratorio concerts and opera performances as well as the organisation of the annual choir event in Székesfehérvár. It has won awards such as the silver prize as a “CONCERT CHOIR” at the international Musica Sacra choir competition in Rome, or the “Fricsay Richárd” prize. Winner of the “Pro Civitate”, “Fricsay Richárd” and KÓTA awards.

Estnisch-Österreichischer Chor „Pillerkoor“
2025-12-14 16:30
“Pillerkoor” strives to always remain true to its name and to celebrate a
pillerkaar (“party” in English) of music. Far from their home, the choir’s international
singers follow the call of Estonian choir music,
interpreting predominantly traditional as well as modern Estonian
music since 2014. However, under the artistic direction of David Kaldma in the “Nordlichter” (Northern Lights) programme, the
voices of the Pillerkoor ring out in languages
and Christmassy sounds from all of Scandinavia and the Baltics.

Chor des Konservatoriums für Kirchenmusik der Erzdiözese Wien
2025-12-14 16:00
The choir of the Conservatory of Church Music Vienna brings together students from every area of study. They perform spiritually themed concerts in Vienna and Lower Austria, sing masses at St. Stephen’s Cathedral and enrich the festivities of ecclesiastical institutions with their music. The choir’s repertoire is deliberately diverse so that students can get to know all periods of music history through their singing. The growing number of students choosing singing as their specialisation enables them to perform more demanding works of choral music.

Chorvereinigung IPHARADISI
2025-12-14 15:30
The word IPHARADISI is a Zulu word meaning “paradise”. The spiritual with the same name was one of the choir’s first songs and became its signature tune. The choir has around 40 enthusiastic singers, ranging in age from teens to 70-plus. The choir enjoys singing gospels, folk and Viennese songs, pop, classical and sacred choral music, as well as a range of creative, alternative arrangements. The choir’s motto: “We clearly prioritise the joy of making music over the pressure to achieve perfection.”

Oktet Suha
2025-12-13 18:30
“Oktet Suha” was founded in 1980/81 in Neuhaus/Suha and has been directed by Iztok Kocen since 2020. This male voice choir combines a Slovenian and Austrian music culture with a repertoire of folk, art and spiritual music. With over 1,500 concerts worldwide, it is considered to be a cultural ambassador of Southern Carinthia.

welten.stimmen
2025-12-13 18:00
The “choir welten.stimmen” was founded in 2021 in Vienna and sings
music from all around the world – with passion and diversity. Its members come
from many different countries, and this diversity is reflected in its repertoire.
The choir creates a touching, boundary-breaking musical experience and
makes a statement for cultural open-mindedness and togetherness. Concerts in the
Votivkirche and the Wasserturm in Vienna are among the highlights to date.
At the International Advent Singing festival, the choir presents an atmospheric
programme with contemplative Christmas carols and songs from several countries.

Jugend- & Kinderchor St. Leopold
2025-12-13 17:30
The Jugendchor St. Leopold is an enthusiastic youth choir from Klosterneuburg that was founded in 2012. The young singers, ranging from ages 11 to 25, perform both spiritual and secular arrangements. Alongside regular musical arrangements of masses and Christmas carols in the parish church, the choir also participates in the “Long Night of Churches”.

Carmina Dacica
2025-12-13 17:00
Founded in 1964, the Carmina Dacica women’s choir celebrated 60 years on stage in 2019. Under the direction of Prof. Flora Toth (since 1986), it has become a firm favourite in the musical life of Timișoara and beyond. With a broad repertoire of styles from Renaissance to Modern, the choir has received multiple awards and has a national and international presence – including in France, Spain, Poland, Greece and the Netherlands.

American International School Vienna: Middle School Choir
2025-12-13 16:30
The American International School of Vienna in Vienna’s 19th district is a prep school for children between the ages of four and eighteen from 81 nations, promoting the arts and sport to ensure its pupils’ holistic development. The Middle School Choir is made up of 11-to-14-year-old pupils and sings works in a wide range of musical styles and gives four concerts annually – including at the International Advent Singing festival! Since 2025, the choir has been led by Anna Wentlent.

Kärntner Singgemeinschaft in Wien
2025-12-13 16:00
The Carinthian Singing Community in Vienna (“Kärntner Singgemeinschaft in Wien”) is made up of 40 singers and was founded in 1980 by a group of students originally from Carinthia with the aim of preserving Carinthian songs in their adopted home of Vienna. Bernhard Sturm, a former member of Vienna Boys’ Choir and graduate of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, has been the choirmaster since 1984. Alongside its many performances in Austria, the choir has also thrilled international audiences during trips abroad, such as at the “Concorso Corale Internazionale”, an international choir competition with 38 choirs from 13 countries, where it received a Gold Diploma.

Kispester gemischter Chor-''Gyöngyvirág''
2025-12-13 15:30
This year, the Kispest mixed choir “Gyöngyvirág” (lily of the valley) from the Budapest district of Kispest celebrated its 55th anniversary. With a repertoire spanning across all periods, from Gregorian melodies to the world of jazz, the choir has always endeavoured to preserve its very own individual character. At church music and international choir competitions, it has been awarded gold medals by expert juries, including in the category of jazz. Since its foundation, the choir has taken part in numerous Hungarian and European choir competitions and festivals.

The Dynamics by VoiZe
2025-12-12 18:30
The Dynamics by VoiZe is a youth choir with singers between the ages of 10 and 24. They combine a passion for music with creative expression, and specialise in “show choir” – a compelling performance style that blends choir singing with choreography. It all started back in a singing school, where the young people got to know each other, and then later took part in a choir competition in Hong Kong. The choir members place great value on traditional music from Thailand, but are also open to traditional music from other countries. To them, choir singing represents a fantastic opportunity to be creative in their free time.

Die Stimmbänd
2025-12-12 18:00
What emerged over 20 years ago as a small group of friends, passionate about singing, is now a 40-strong group of people who get together every Monday to share the joy of singing together. The group is made up of singers from all corners of Austria and beyond, of various ages and originating from a whole host of different professional backgrounds and lifestyles. Under the direction of Judith Gewessler, a colourful repertoire from all periods is rehearsed, such as the rock oratorio “Eversmiling Liberty”, works for the “Punschkonzert” and a varied summer programme.

Cantaremos
2025-12-12 17:30
Founded in September 2016, Cantaremos has since been directed by Luis Carlos Muñoz Segovia. The choir aims to promote art and culture, in particular in the areas of choral and Latin American music, and to contribute to a cultural exchange between Europe and Latin American countries. Songs are primarily sung in Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Creole. The choir also enjoys venturing into the musical traditions of other continents.

Chor Laa Capella
2025-12-12 17:00
The Laa Capella choir, with its 26 members, is an ensemble of music lovers that grew out of a project in the autumn of 2007 with the aim of rehearsing the Misa Campesina Nicaragüense. The choir’s repertoire ranges from classical music to gospel and pop music. It recorded a CD – “Klangbogen” – in 2013, and regularly performs and organises festivals.

Via Lentia - Schulchor des BRG14
2025-12-12 16:30
Founded in 1992 by Thomas Pulker at BRG 14, the school choir “Via Lentia”, with its approximately 40 pupils from years 2 to 8, has since performed at numerous events in Vienna, in the federal provinces and on tours abroad. The choir has already recorded three CDs – the videos can be found on YouTube. Maria Reichart became choir leader in 2024. The choir’s repertoire ranges from the Renaissance period all the way to the 20th century. It also likes to include Austrian folk songs, spirituals and pop songs.

Ars Vivendi
2025-12-12 16:00
ARS VIVENDI’s home is in Donaustadt, Vienna’s 22nd district. Since 2019, the choir has been conducted by the experienced and very dedicated musical director, Antonio Lizárraga-López. Its repertoire ranges from classical and folk music to musicals and even operettas. Its musical focus in 2025 is on Viennese songs (“Wienerlieder”) and music by Johann Strauss. All the singers and members of the Ars Vivendi choir association, at present over 40 in number, are given the opportunity to regularly attend voice training.

Wiener ABChor Arcade
2025-12-12 15:30
The many choirs, known in Vienna as “ABChöre”, are part of the children’s and youth choirs from the City of Vienna’s music schools. Aged between eight and twelve, the children gather experiences in the “ABCs of choir singing”. They sing one to three-part pieces from various periods and styles. The young singers also gain plenty of experience performing on both a small and large scale, e.g. at the Festive Singing event held at Vienna Konzerthaus, and at choir events in Austria and abroad.

Conventus Musicus
2025-12-07 18:30
Conventus Musicus is a mixed choir that was formed in 1983 in Hietzing. The choir, which is made up of close to 25 enthusiastic ladies and gentlemen, is seeking reinforcements in every register. It meets every Tuesday for weekly rehearsals at the Orthopaedic Hospital in Speising.
Elisabeth Kirchner has been leading the choir since February 2017, with Regina Linhart as its new chairwoman since 10 January 2017. Its repertoire extends from classical choral works to masses, folk songs and German-language pop. Much of this is performed a capella.

Leinsemble - the Sound of Diversity
2025-12-07 18:00
The vocal ensemble from Vienna was founded in 2024 under the direction of Camilo Leins. It arose from the desire for a safe, inclusive space where singers could express themselves freely and support one another. The members come from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds and believe in music as a means of connection and healing. Their sound combines Latin American classical music, African rhythms and European elegance – an emotional, intercultural fusion full of diversity.

Chor der Begegnung
2025-12-07 17:30
Der Chor der Begegnung ist ein großes, offenes Chorprojekt in Wien. Der Chor ist Mitglied des Chorforums Wien, veranstaltet viele eigene Konzerte und ist regelmäßiger Gast bei Chorfestivals und Gemeinschaftskonzerten in und außerhalb Wiens, wie des Diversity-Ball 2023 sowie des Donauinselfestes 2023.

Akademischer Chor Brünn (Brněnský akademický sbor)
2025-12-07 17:00
Der Akademische Chor Brünn feiert in diesem Jahr sein 75-jähriges Bestehen. Er konzertierte in den meisten europäischen Ländern sowie in den USA, ist Preisträger mehrerer europäischer Wettbewerbe und hat CDs für tschechische und ausländische Plattenfirmen aufgenommen. Er widmet sich der Interpretation von A-Cappella-Musik und Vokalmusik mit Schwerpunkt auf die vorromantische Epoche und die Musik des 20. Jahrhunderts. Der Chor arbeitet mit vielen Institutionen in Brünn, wie Oper des Nationaltheaters, Janacek Akademie für Musik und darstellende Kunst, Brno Contemporary Orchestra zusammen.

Wiener KinderChor der Musikschulen Wien & Bronberg Children's Choir
2025-12-07 16:30
For the first time, the Bronberg Children’s Choir from South Africa and the Wiener KinderChor der Musikschulen Wien will meet in Vienna, arranged by leading South African choirmaster, Johann van der Sandt. As part of the Festive Singing of the Music School, 1,100 girls and boys from the Singschule Vienna rehearsed choral works in the original languages of isiZulu and seSotho, among others, as well as performing matching South African choreographies. Now, around 120 children from both children’s choirs will lend their voices to some of these vivacious choral works once more.

Kammerchor KVV (Kayamar Vorti Virgo)
2025-12-07 16:00
Für den KVV-Kammerchor scharte Viktor Magyaróvári (Künstlernamen Kayamar) während seines Studiums an der Musikakademie Freund*innen um sich. Die Freude am gemeinsamen Singen blieb auch über die Abschlussprüfung hinaus. Der Chor liebt die Vielfalt. Einerseits bei seinen Chormitgliedern, zu denen Handwerker*innen, Ärzt*innen, IT-Spezialist*innen zählen. Andererseits beim Repertoire: Geistliche Werke, Madrigale, Werke der Klassik, Filmmusik sowie Kompositionen und Transkriptionen des Chorleiters Kayamar. Die verschiedenen Farben der Kostüme sind ein Symbol dieser Vielfalt und Diversität.

Joseph Matthias Hauer Chor der Musikschule Wiener Neustadt
2025-12-07 15:30
Der Chor der J.M. Hauer Musikschule wurde im März 2025 von Alessandro Traina gegründet, um die Tradition eines Schulchors fortzuführen. Unter seiner Leitung vereint das Ensemble Sänger*innen verschiedener Altersgruppen, die mit Leidenschaft ein vielfältiges Repertoire erarbeiten – derzeit mit Fokus auf Musical und Operette. Das Debüt am 17. Juni 2025 in der Kasematte Wiener Neustadt fand großen Anklang. Ziel ist es, musikalisch zu wachsen, regelmäßig Konzerte zu gestalten und die Freude am gemeinsamen Singen zu fördern.

St. Cecelia Chor der Katholischen Afrikanische Gemeinde
2025-12-06 18:30
Der St. Cecilia Chor der englischsprachigen afrikanischen katholischen Gemeinde in Wien bringt mit seinem Repertoire an afrikanischer Volks- und Liturgiemusik eine lebendige und tief spirituelle Energie in die Gottesdienste ein. Die mehrsprachigen Darbietungen – von Englisch über Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Swahili bis hin zu Zaire – spiegeln die Vielfalt und Einheit der afrikanischen Kulturen im Glauben wider und bauen mit der Musik eine Brücke zwischen den Gemeinschaften und Traditionen.

Schola Cantorum di Calcio e Cividate
2025-12-06 18:00
Die Schola Cantorum aus Calcio in Italien wurde 1994 von Maestro Gian Luigi Consolandi gegründet, der sie seitdem leitet. Seit fast dreißig Jahren ist die Schola Cantorum eine etablierte Kulturinstitution in ihrer Region und genießt in Italien und im Ausland Anerkennung, wie bei Konzerten in der Kathedrale Notre Dame in Paris, Warschau oder Salzburg. Viele Veranstaltungen werden in Calcio organisiert, in Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Chören und Musiker*innen. CD-Aufnahmen mit Faurés Requiem, Vivaldis Gloria und Mozarts Missa brevis in der Antica Pieve di Calcio mit ihrer hervorragenden Akustik.
