Fri, Jul 23, 2004 - Page 17 News List

Taipei looks forward to a choral treat

Six prestigious international choirs will be attending the biennial Taipei International Choral Festival this year

By Yu Sen-lun  /  STAFF REPORTER

Aequalis Aurea from Venezuela was formed by combining two choirs: Aequalis and Voces Prisma, both founded by Venezualan conductor Ana Maria Raga.

Nordic Voices from Norway is a six-voice a cappella ensemble. Each member was educated at the State Academy of Music in Oslo and the National Academy of Operatic Art in Oslo, where they specialized in opera, composition, church music and conducting. In addition to its classical and romantic repertoire, the group is known for championing 20th century modern music.

The Incheon City Chorale from South Korea is led by professor Yoon Hak-woon, the pioneer of Korean choir history. In 1997, the group was invited to the Namur World Choral Festival to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the international Federation of Choral Music and to Europa Cantat in Linz, Austria, in which the group's performance was called "the finest performance."

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