Aurin girls’ choir
The Aurin Girls’ Choir was founded in 1998 at the Kodály School in Kecskemét by former members of the Miraculum Children’s Choir over the age of 15. Today, it is one of Europe’s most acclaimed youth choirs, known for its outstanding artistic quality, diverse repertoire, and dynamic performances that have won praise from both professionals and audiences alike. The founder and artistic director of the choir is László Durányik, who builds on the traditions of the Kodály Method to combine technical precision with emotionally expressive musical interpretation.
Our mission and goals
- Cultural engagement and community building
The Aurin Girls’ Choir plays a significant role in the musical life of Kecskemét and Hungary, and is a regular performer at national and international concert series. - International presence
The choir successfully participates in international festivals, competitions, and concert tours, proudly representing Kodály’s hometown, Kecskemét, around the world. - Artistic excellence
Our goal is to achieve the highest musical standards, supported by a carefully curated repertoire and ongoing professional development. - High-quality recordings
The choir regularly records its programs to make the values of Hungarian choral music more widely accessible.
International achievements and recognition
Over the years, the Aurin Girls’ Choir has earned numerous first prizes and special awards at some of the world’s most prestigious choral competitions and has performed as an invited guest at leading festivals across Europe and Asia.
- 29 first prizes at international competitions – including Riva del Garda, Debrecen, Kalundborg, Grado, Budapest, Llangollen, Lecco, Kraków, Wrocław, and Ohrid
- Olympic champions – winner of the Choir Olympics in Xiamen, China (2006)
- 2nd and 3rd places – at competitions in Maasmechelen, Celje, Arezzo
Concerts and tours in more than 20 countries:
United Kingdom – England, Wales, Scotland; Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania, France, China, Poland, Lithuania, Cyprus, Greece, North Macedonia, Bulgaria
In 2009, the Aurin Girls’ Choir was honored with the Bács-Kiskun County Príma Award, and in 2016, received the KÓTA Award from the Association of Hungarian Choirs and Orchestras.
Repertoire
The Aurin Girls’ Choir continuously expands its repertoire, spanning from Renaissance music to contemporary choral works. Special emphasis is placed on compositions by Hungarian composers such as Zoltán Kodály, Béla Bartók, Lajos Bárdos, Miklós Kocsár, György Orbán, Levente Gyöngyösi, and Péter Tóth.
The choir’s first solo album was released in October 1999, followed by new CDs in 2004 and 2007. In 2012, the ensemble collaborated with the Miraculum Children’s Choir on the complete edition of Bicinia Hungarica and Tricinia by Zoltán Kodály. Their Renaissance CD, released in 2013, features performances by the Aurin Girls’ Choir, Miraculum Children’s Choir, Somnium Laude Chamber Choir, and the Renaissance Consort. In June 2022, they released an album dedicated to contemporary Hungarian composers, and in December 2024, a Christmas album by the Aurin Girls’ Choir was published.
Where can you meet us?
International festivals and competitions
The Aurin Girls’ Choir is a regular participant and invited guest at prestigious festivals and choral competitions.
Participation in these events is not only about professional recognition but also creates inspiring opportunities for collaboration with other choirs and conductors.
Gala concerts and cultural events
The choir performs at standalone evening concerts and festive events, enchanting audiences with a diverse and carefully curated repertoire. By presenting both sacred and secular choral works, the choir contributes to making prominent cultural events even more memorable.
Workshops and masterclasses
The Aurin Girls’ Choir actively takes part in professional workshops and masterclasses, offering valuable development opportunities for both choir members and conductors. Joint rehearsals allow participants to gain insight into the choir’s artistic work, while Kodály-based educational programs and choral sound development training can have a long-lasting impact on musical communities.
International collaborations
The choir enthusiastically participates in musical exchange programs, choir meetups, and joint concerts with other ensembles.
By joining festivals, educational initiatives, and cultural projects, the choir continues to strengthen its international network and creates opportunities for meaningful shared musical experiences.
Let’s organize musical events together!
The Miraculum Children’s Choir is dedicated to sharing the art of choral singing with a wider audience and building new musical connections.
Whether it’s a festival performance, a gala concert, a collaborative project, or a professional workshop, we are open to new partnerships and collaborations.
If you would like our choir to perform at your event, lead a professional program, or take part in a joint production, get in touch with us – let’s create the next unforgettable concert experience together!
E-mail: aurinfoundation@gmail.com
Phone: +36 30 324 4842