Concert Bites

Yu Garden Weihnachtskonzert

10.12.2024

19.00 Shanghai Saal, Yu Garden, Hamburg

Schon das zweite mal kommt die Chorakademie mit einem Weihnachtsprogramm in den schönen Shanghai Saal von Yu Garden. In diesem Konzert präsentieren wir nicht nur a cappella Chor Arrangements von Internationalen Weihnachtsliedern, sondern auch unsere Sänger als Solisten in verschiedenen Sololiedern mit Klavier.

Als musikalischer Gast wird an diesem Abend Yusheng Frauenchor aus Hamburg da sein.

For the second time already, the International Choir Academy comes with a Christmas Program to the Shanghai Hall of Yu Garden. In this concert we present not only a cappella arrangements of international Christmas songs and carols, but our singers will also present themselves in solo pieces with piano.

As a musical guest for this evening we are happy that again, Yusheng Women Choir from Hamburg accepted the invitation.

JOY TO THE WORLD!

12.12.2024 18.00

Stadthalle, Eckernförde, D

Joy to the World! 

Weihnachtsprogramm mit der Internationalen Chorakademie und Vokalgruppe ManSound, UA

Leitung: Rolf Beck

Auch im Jahr 2024 umfasst das Programm der Internationalen Chorakademie zu Weihnachten wieder Weihnachtslieder aus aller Welt arrangiert für Chor a cappella, gesungen in der jeweiligen Originalsprache.

Darüber hinaus ist es uns gelungen, die etablierte Vokalgruppe ManSound aus der Ukraine für uns zu gewinnen. Das Ensemble ergänzt das Programm mit eigenen Pop und Jazz a cappella Arrangements.

Ein besonderer Aspekt des Programms besteht darin, dass die beiden Ensembles gemeinsam musizieren und so spezielle Arrangements für diese einzigartige Besetzung vorstellen – Internationale Chorakademie und ManSound!

Joy to the World!

Christmas concert with the International Choir Academy and Vocal Group ManSound from Ukraine

Direction: Rolf Beck

Once again in 2024, we present our program with Christmas songs and carols from all over the World arranged for the a cappella Choir. This year we are happy to have a special musical guest – vocal group ManSound from Ukraine. They will enrich the program with their own pop and jazz arrangements.

Special part of the concert includes singing together – ensembles will present arrangements prepared for this unique alliance.

JOY TO THE WORLD!

11.12.2024 18.00

A.P.Møller-Skolen, Schleswig, D

Joy to the World! 

Weihnachtsprogramm mit der Internationalen Chorakademie und Vokalgruppe ManSound, UA

Leitung: Rolf Beck

Auch im Jahr 2024 umfasst das Programm der Internationalen Chorakademie zu Weihnachten wieder Weihnachtslieder aus aller Welt arrangiert für Chor a cappella, gesungen in der jeweiligen Originalsprache.

Darüber hinaus ist es uns gelungen, die etablierte Vokalgruppe ManSound aus der Ukraine für uns zu gewinnen. Das Ensemble ergänzt das Programm mit eigenen Pop und Jazz a cappella Arrangements.

Ein besonderer Aspekt des Programms besteht darin, dass die beiden Ensembles gemeinsam musizieren und so spezielle Arrangements für diese einzigartige Besetzung vorstellen – Internationale Chorakademie und ManSound!

Joy to the World!

Christmas concert with the International Choir Academy and Vocal Group ManSound from Ukraine

Direction: Rolf Beck

Once again in 2024, we present our program with Christmas songs and carols from all over the World arranged for the a cappella Choir. This year we are happy to have a special musical guest – vocal group ManSound from Ukraine. They will enrich the program with their own pop and jazz arrangements.

Special part of the concert includes singing together – ensembles will present arrangements prepared for this unique alliance.

Auf dem Bild zu sehen ist eine große Überschrift mit Love is in the air - Romantische Chormusik Es ist ein Plakat für das am 30.09. stattfindende Konzert in Rendsburg, DE

Concert – Love is in the air

Concert Love is in the Air – romantic choir music by Schumann, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák

Piano: Anna Crexells (ES), Maroš Klátik (SK), Conductor: Rolf Beck

19.30, Christkirche Rendsburg, DE

Concert – Love is in the air

Concert Love is in the Air – romantic choir music by Schumann, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák

Piano: Anna Crexells (ES), Maroš Klátik (SK), Conductor: Rolf Beck

16.00, A. P. Møller Skolen, Schleswig 

Academy of the International Choir Academy 2024

Academy of the International Choir Academy 2024

ORT: Rendsburg, DE, Paris, FR

24.-26.09.24 Masterclasses -Voice

22.-30.09.24 Love is in the Air – romantic choir music by Schumann, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák

01.-06.10.24 Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony Nr 9

24.-26.09.24 Masterclasses – Voice with Marcel Boone (NL), Valerie Guillorit (FR), Marcin Koziel (PL), Lucia Duchonova (SK)

22.-29.09.24 Choir Rehearsals for Love is in the Air

Nordkolleg, Rendsburg, DE

26.09.24 Concert Seven Up with Mozart, final concert MC Marcin Koziel

Nordkolleg, Rendsburg, DE

29.09.24 Concert Love is in the Air – romantic choir music by Schumann, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák

Piano: Anna Crexells (ES), Maroš Klátik (SK), Conductor: Rolf Beck

A. P. Møller Skolen, Schleswig 

30.09.24 Concert Love is in the Air – romantic choir music by Schumann, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák

Piano: Anna Crexells (ES), Maroš Klátik (SK), Conductor: Rolf Beck

19.30, Christkirche Rendsburg, DE

02.-05.10.24 Rehearsals for Beethoven 9, Paris , FR

05.10.24 Concert Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphonie Nr. 9 · „Ode an die Freude“

Orchestre du Conservatoire de Paris, Jacquelyn Stucker, Soprano, Beth Taylor, Mezzo-Soprano , Robin Tritschler, Tenor, Jarrett Ott, Baryton

Rolf Beck, Choir Master

Raphaël Pichon, Conductor

20.00 Grande Salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris, Paris, FR

All Masterclasses and rehearsals are open for public.

Wir bedanken uns für die Unterstützung:

Das Vorsingen für die Sommerakademie 2024 der Internationalen Chorakademie beginnt. Bewirb dich jetzt!

VORSINGEN 2024

Vorsingen 2024

The International Choir Academy under the artistic director and founder Rolf Beck is a vocal ensemble varying in size and constellation that presents innovative and unusual concert programs.

The ensemble with its academic work ethos is constantly evolving and is keen to discover, support and advise young talented singers from all nations.

We organize regular auditions throughout the world to discover and develop international next-generation singers.

We have an annual intensive work phase – The Academy – with concerts after each project. Despite “The Academy”, we also go on regular concert tours within Germany, Europe and around the world.

We’re doing our yearly auditions in April and May of this year. Please check the list down below for further information on which cities they will be taking place in and when.

The academy will be taking place in Rendsburg (DE) and Paris (FR) from the 22.09. until the 06.10.2024.

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

–          Applicants should be voice students or students of a post-graduate program

–          Age limit: ladies 32 years, gents 35 years

–          A selection jury will decide which applicants are accepted for the Choir Academy 2024

–          The selected participant’s travel expenses, accommodation, and meals will be covered by The Choir Academy.

–          Applicants should be able to communicate in English, as this is the working language in general

–          Deadline for Application is always 1 week before concrete Audition date

Dates are subject to change. Please check the regular updates under:

www.chorakademie-luebeck.de

APPLICATIONS FOR AUDITIONS

Applicants are requested to send the following information and material to info@chorakademie-luebeck.de

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. The Application Form:  https://intchor.aidaform.com/application-form
  3. A picture of yourself
  4. Details of the complete program that you intend to sing

Applicants will be required to prepare:

  1. An aria of your choice by J.S.Bach or G.F.Handel (oratory/cantata/opera)
  2. An aria of your choice by W.A. Mozart (opera/mass/concert aria)

The audition dates are:

Bratislava April 22

Budapest April 23

Hamburg April 29

Warsaw April 30

Barcelona May 6

Lisbon May 11

Basel May 14

Frankfurt May 15

Brussels May 16

Paris May 17

Philharmonie de Paris

20.00 Grande Salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphonie Nr. 9 · „Ode an die Freude“

Orchestre du Conservatoire de Paris

Jacquelyn Stucker, Soprano

Beth Taylor, Mezzo-Soprano

Robin Tritschler, Tenor

Jarrett Ott, Baryton

Rolf Beck, Choir Master

Raphaël Pichon, Conductor