Since 1989, the international choral scene has met in Marktoberdorf every two years over the Whitsun holidays for one of the world's most renowned competitions for chamber choirs. In seventeen competitions so far, more than 250 choirs from almost 50 countries have shown what choral music has to offer today in exciting competitions and extraordinary concerts. Both professional and lay audiences are always enthusiastic:

"Many thanks for allowing this to happen and for working so hard to keep this competition on this very high artistic level." (Maria Guinand, juror, Venezuela).

The 19th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf will take place from 06th to 10th June 2025.

The application information is expected to be announced in spring 2024.

Directly after the International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf the International Masterclass for Choral Conducting will take place. The Masterclass is aimed at experienced choral conductors who want to improve their knowledge and skills with outstanding experts at a high level. They should have studied choral conducting or conducting or have already reached the end of their studies.

The International Masterclass for Choral Conducting with Conducting Competition will take place from June 11 to 15, 2025 at the Bavarian Music Academy Marktoberdorf.

The call for applications is expected to take place in 2024.

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