After two years, Vienna once again became the destination of an international tour for the Aurin choir family. This time, the Aurin Female Choir was invited to participate in the 15th World Peace Choral Festival, marking the first international appearance of the ensemble since its re-establishment in September 2025. The choir performed in a mixed-age formation, with younger singers joining the Women’s Choir, allowing us to represent our choir family together throughout the festival’s diverse programme.
The festival began with a memorable experience as we had the honour of performing at the opening concert in the magnificent ceremonial hall of Vienna City Hall. During the following days, we sang at several prestigious venues across the city. We performed at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, presenting our programme to an international audience, and later gave a full-length concert at a retirement home. This performance became one of the most touching moments of the week, as we were deeply moved by the audience’s openness, genuine interest, and warm appreciation of choral music. It was a wonderful reminder that the language of music can connect people regardless of age or nationality.
The festival also brought us to the Schubertkirche and the historic Sofiensaal, each offering its own unique atmosphere and acoustic character. As two years earlier, the festival concluded with a gala concert in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, one of the world’s most renowned concert venues. On this special occasion, we performed Miklós Kocsár’s Salve Regina and Lajos Bárdos’ Menyecske, accompanied on the piano by Dániel Nagy. Singing on the stage of the Musikverein is an unforgettable experience for any choir singer and remains a treasured memory for years to come.
Alongside the concert programme, we also had time to discover Vienna. We explored the city’s most famous landmarks and enjoyed an afternoon in the beautiful gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, adding further memorable moments to our stay.
The Vienna festival provided much more than another international performance opportunity. It confirmed that the newly re-established Aurin Female Choir has quickly regained a high artistic standard and is once again ready to perform on the international stage. The concerts, new encounters, and the privilege of singing in world-famous venues have given the choir fresh inspiration and motivation as we look forward to our next international performances.
