«KORAIS» Choir has been operating in Thessaloniki since 1994 and it is created by the Cultural-Spiritual Association «KORAIS» -at the same time of its foundation- to implement and promote the purposes of the association. From 1997 to the end...  more «KORAIS» Choir has been operating in Thessaloniki since 1994 and it is created by the Cultural-Spiritual Association «KORAIS» -at the same time of its foundation- to implement and promote the purposes of the association. From 1997 to the end of 2000 the Prefecture of Thessaloniki had the Choir under its auspices and supported it morally and materially. However other bodies of the city helped it as well like : The Ministry of Culture, of National Defense, of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace, the Greek Committee of UNESCO, private educational institutions, well known businessmen active in town and Press organizations. It has also developed partnerships with communities of Greeks abroad, the International Foundation “Mikis Theodorakis” based in Stockholm, the Union of Cypriots in North Greece, the clubs of Imvrians and Asia minor, the Federation of Pontian Associations, The Labor Center of Thessaloniki, the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, the Northern Greece Association...    less

Choir "KORAIS" H I S T O R Y Since its foundation in 1994, Choir KORAIS has a particularly strong presence in the choral movement of our country, organizing large events, in collaboration with famous Greek composers, songwriters, performers ...  moreChoir "KORAIS" H I S T O R Y Since its foundation in 1994, Choir KORAIS has a particularly strong presence in the choral movement of our country, organizing large events, in collaboration with famous Greek composers, songwriters, performers of the classical repertoire and personalities of arts. The Choir has held concerts in many cities of Greece and abroad, and made a special appearance in Cuba, where it performed a concert in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, in Havana, invited by the Cuban Ministry of Culture. The two concerts with the popular oratorio "AXION ESTI" of Mikis Theodorakis at Thessaloniki Palais des Sports and the "CARMINA BURANA" at Thessaloniki Concert Hall, performed in collaboration with Thessaloniki’s State Symphony Orchestra (under the Cultural Olympiad), are the Choir’s most important moments until now. The Choir has been honored by the Organization for the European Capital of Culture "Thessaloniki 97" as well as by other Institutions fo...    less

8th WORLD Choir FESTIVAL ON MUSICALS 27th- 29th April, 2018 THESSALONIKI, GREECE Organization : Choir “KORAIS”

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11th WORLD Choir FESTIVAL ON MUSICAL 2021 & COMPETITION It is coming!!! “KORAIS” Choir invites you to participate in the 11th World Choir Festival on Musical which will take place in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece, from 7th to 9th May 20...  more11th WORLD Choir FESTIVAL ON MUSICAL 2021 & COMPETITION It is coming!!! “KORAIS” Choir invites you to participate in the 11th World Choir Festival on Musical which will take place in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece, from 7th to 9th May 2021. This coming Festival will accept Choirs of all categories and repertoires, it will be Competitive and Non Competitive, it will have a world prestige and experience Jury and it will give money awards to the winning Choirs. We invite you to a unique Festival which thousands of spectators follow with great love, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and joy and making this Festival an exceptional event that offers to all participants unforgettable emotions! For more information: KORAISeng.weebly.com/world-Choir-festival-on-musicals.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://xorodiaKORAISeng.weebly.com/world-Choir-festival-on-musicals.html  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a Choir because they share the passion and vision of the Choir leader. Your Choir leader is the creative heart of your Choir and is what g...

Choir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Dire...  moreChoir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Director is Mark Strachan BEM, and our Musical Director is Ben England BEM. Please visit our website to find out more about our online choral family and our exciting past, current and future projects! Please check out our Greatest Hits playlist on YouTube. Please follow us on social media: on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  less

One of the beauties of Choir is that the message sung often cuts across cultures and international boundaries. A traveling Choir is one of the best ways to experience Choir, and some of the most famous in the world - such as the Monteverdi Choir - embark ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many Choir names are descriptive and give a clear idea of what kind of Choir it is.But Choirs change over time. Maybe your Choir name doesn’t fit what y...