The Budapest International Choir Competition has been a defining event in the life of our choir family for many years. We first competed at this prestigious event in 1997, and since then we have won a total of 13 first prizes – a source of great pride for us. This year, however, we will not be participating as contestants – our conductor, László Durányik, has been invited to join the jury panel of the competition.
The Budapest International Choir Competition has a history spanning more than three decades: it was launched in 1988, and every two years since, choirs from around the world have gathered in Budapest to showcase their talent and musical diversity on a variety of stages across the city. The event is not only a significant challenge for the participating ensembles but also an important meeting point for the international choral scene.
This year’s jury includes distinguished professionals such as Zoltán Kocsis-Holper (Hungary), Jürgen Faßbender (Germany), Yuval Ben-Ozer (Israel), Robert Sund (Sweden), and the festival’s artistic director, Gábor Hollerung (Hungary). We are proud that László Durányik will join this esteemed panel, evaluating the performances of choirs from all around the world.
