6th Canta al mar – Festival Coral Internacional

October 25 - 29, 2017 Calella/Barcelona, Spain

Sing and Fun at the Mediterranean Sea

The festival "Canta al mar" has become an essential activity in INTERKULTUR’s event calendar. Since 2012 choirs from all over the world meet in the city of Calella in Catalonia/Spain and celebrate the international choral festival with plenty of singing and traditional Paella.

Each year Calella attracts new choirs through its Catalan charm. Long sandy beaches, sunny weather, the Mediterranean Sea and the proximity to the Spanish metropolis of Barcelona are included in the participation. According to the choirs’ wishes Barcelona can be included in their individual schedule in the context of the competition, as a venue for Friendship Concerts or simply as a destination for excursions.

All concert and competition venues in Calella are within walking distance and can therefore be combined ideally with a placid stroll through the historic center. That way choirs meet, sing together in Friendship Concerts and get to know other nations and their individual traditions. Enjoy with your choir a happy and relaxed choir event at the Spanish Mediterranean Coast – this festival joins holiday and passion!

Participation Opportunities

This INTERKULTUR event provides you the opportunity to choose from the following options of participation:

Non-competitive participationCompetitive participation
Non-competitive Festival Participation*Competition Categories*
Evaluation Performance*Evaluation Performance*

at least one Friendship Concert Performance included

Competition
Evaluation Performances
Friendship Concerts

"It has been exhausting for all of us, but has been one of the most magical experiences we have had with the choir."

Barnsley Youth Choir, Great Britain

"Canta al Mar was, for sure, one of the best experiences of my ‘choral life’."

César Freitas, Portugal

"I would like to thank you for organising such a FANTASTIC festival! We have had a great time and have some of the best memories of our lives in our minds forever. Everything was organized in a perfect way."

Wim van der Zanden, Netherlands

Registration Information

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Event Details

Schedule of the Event
Official Events
Friendship Concerts
Venues
Artistic Committee
Jury
Tour Options
Organizer

Participating Groups

We are happy to welcome 33 choirs from 20 nations to the 6th Canta al mar!

Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Colombia, Congo, Estonia, Iceland
Finland, Germany, Ireland, Israel
Indonesia, Italy, Norway, Philippines, South Africa
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

What is music for you? - Canta al mar 2012

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DESTINATION

3,5 kilometers of sandy beach, its location directly at the Mediterranean Sea and its proximity to Barcelona make Calella a popular European destination. During the choral festival singers can wonderfully make music, stroll and relax in the contemplative old town with its Catalan and Mediterranean charm.

Since its 650 years of history Calella has developed from a small fishing village into a favoured resort of all nations and age groups. This mixture of modernity, hospitality and Catalan traditions add a special touch to Calella and thus make it an appealing travel destination.

Competition Results

We congratulate all singers to their great results! All in all 19 golden, 14 silver and 3 bronze diplomas were awarded. Many thanks to all choirs and ensembles for participating!

Results(250 KB)

How was the last time?

Are you interested in previous events of this series? Check out the last edition of Canta al mar!
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