MUSICA ORBIS PRAGUE FESTIVAL 2021

Our VIRTUAL FESTIVAL has crowned its WINNERS!

See the awarded choirs in ADULT and CHILDREN’S CHOIRS CATEGORY below ⬇️

But don’t be mistaken – this is not the end of his year’s virtual Festival:
We invite all choirs, conductors, and choristers to a FREE WORKSHOP 

with the incredible Dr. Mike MITCHELL: The Excitement of the African American Spiritual.

WHEN: on Monday, July 12th, 7 PM (CET)

WHERE: ZOOM link HERE

PRICE: FREE for all choir, choristers, conductors, or singing enthusiasts

We look forward to seeing you again – online – SOON and in person at

MUSICA ORBIS PRAGUE FESTIVAL 7^th – 11^th July 2022,

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS OF

MUSICA ORBIS PRAGUE FESTIVAL 2021

which took place on JUNE 19- 20, 2021, and connected 25 choirs from 12 countries on 4 continents!

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS:

1. GOLD MEDAL:
   • Shanghai Huangpu Youngster’s Art Activity Center Spring Children’s Choir (China)
   • Guangdong Experimental Middle School Children’s Choir (China)
   • Mládí (Czechia)

1. SILVER MEDAL:
   • Sbor Gymnázia P. Křížkovského (Czechia)
   • Pueri et Puellae Plocenses (Poland)

1.  BRONZE MEDAL:
   • Puellae et Pueri (Czechia)
   • Carmen Louny (Czechia)
   • Canzona Girls’ Choir (Poland)

JURY SPECIAL AWARDS:

Special Award for the best split-screen video: Carmen Louny  (Czechia)
Special Award for Excellence in Energy and Visual Communication: Mládí (Czechia)
Jury’s Award for Choreography: Guangdong Experimental Middle School Children’s Choir (China)

 

ADULT CHOIRS:

1. GOLD MEDAL:
   • Männerchor 1891 Somborn (Germany)
   • SHARED PLACE: Guangdong Experimental High School Mixed Choir (China)                                               + Lublin University of Technology Choir (Poland)
   • Guangdong Experimental Middle School Male Voice Choir (China)
   • Mansfield University Concert Choir (USA)

1. SILVER MEDAL:
   • Gloria Brunensis (Czechia)
   • Shenzen Star Bright Choir (China)
   • Chór Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego Dominanta (Poland)
   • Kaišiadorys culture center “Do-diez” chamber choir (Lithuania)
   • Lola (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

1. BRONZE MEDAL:
   • Petrichoir (Italy)
   • Hostivický pěvecký sbor (Czechia)
   • Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus (Spain)
   • CanBelto Women’s Choir (Ireland)
   • Canzona Absolwent (Poland)
   • Chorus Carolostadien (Croatia)
   • Coro de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la UBA (Argentina)

JURY SPECIAL AWARDS:

Special Award for the best performance of a folk-song arrangement: Shenzen Star Bright Choir (China)
Special Award for creativity in an exceptional arrangement: Männerchor 1891 Somborn (Germany)
Special Award for beautiful and inspirational video: Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus (Spain)  Special Award for excellence in video Production: Do-Diez Chamber Choir (Lithuania)                  Special Award for the best performance under the COVID19 restrictions: Mansfield University Concert Choir (USA)                                                                                                                            Jury’s award for the most inspiring and uplifting: CanBelto Women’s Choir (Ireland)

AUDIENCE AWARD: Petrichoir (Italy)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO PRAGUE IN PERSON IN THE UPCOMING YEARS!

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MUSICA ORBIS PRAGUE FESTIVAL 2021

is a festival for amateur choirs and instrumental ensembles.

In 2021, it has transformed into a special online edition on 19^th – 20^th June 2021.

We are excited to welcome 25 choirs from 12 countries on 4 continents!

JOIN the FESTIVAL PROGRAM ONLINE:

• The Opening ceremony at the ancient Old Town Hall – SATURDAY, June 19, 12 PM (CET)

• Workshop with the Head of Jury: Dr. Mike Mitchell – POSTPONED, new date will be confirmed

https://zoom.us/j/97760764117?pwd=ckt6K3NEOWx0ZFNCMXhMMVk4VGI0UT09#success

• Virtual tour of historical Prague – SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 10 am (CET)

• Announcement of results at the Prague Conservatory SUNDAY, JUNE 20: 4 pm CET

• followed by a LIVE concert of a Czech a capella group ExperiPent

And you can still decide, who will win the AUDIENCE AWARD 

= give THUMBS-UP to your favorite competition recordings on  YOUTUBE.

Meet all the choirs and let their creativity inspire you
= watch their introduction videos made especially for our Festival.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:

• The Opening ceremony at the ancient Old Town Hall
• Choral workshop with the Head of Jury: incredible Dr. Mike Mitchell
• Virtual tour of historical Prague
• Announcement of results at a historical Prague Conservatory
• LIVE concert of a Czech a capella group ExperiPent

MUSICA ORBIS PRAGUE FESTIVAL 2020

Due to public health concern, the Musica Orbis Prague Festival 2020 was rescheduled from the traditional July date for October 24^th -25^th.

Unfortunately, it could not happen even in the special autumn edition. That is why we started preparing a special online edition for 2021 to safely keep the international dimension of the Festival.

Now more than ever, we are committed to providing a platform for all amateur musicians for sharing their love of music and performance.

Walk down the memory lane with us and look back at Musica Orbis Prague Festival 2019, its participants and winners:

2019 Results Announcement!

We congratulate to all awarded choirs, and we would love to thank all choirs for participating in the very first year of Musica Orbis Prague Festival!

Video from Musica Orbis Prague Choir Festival 2019

 

Grand Prix: Strumochok / Ukraine

Video from the competition performance – Strumochok

 

Gold Medal in Folklore Music Category + Gold Medal in Unrestricted Repertoire Category: Mládí / Czech Republic

Video from the competition performance – Mládí

 

Silver Medal in Sacred Music Category: Mladosť / Slovakia

Video from the competition performance – Mladosť

 

Gold Medal in Folklore Music Category: Spjevule / Slovakia

Video from the competition performance – Spjevule

 

Silver Medal in Unrestricted repertoire Category: Pěvecké sdružení pražských učitelek / Czech Republic

 

Special award for vocal culture: Mládí / Czech Republic

Special award for especially joyful performance: Spjevule / Slovakia