Celebrating the Champions: World Choir Games Gangneung 2023 - Part II

The final day has arrived! This morning, Gangneung Arena was filled with anticipation and cheers as the results of The Champions Competition at the World Choir Games were announced to the participating choirs. The atmosphere was electric with excitement, and the air was filled with cheers, tears, and pure joy, culminating in a heartfelt celebration of choral music.

We are thrilled to honor and congratulate all the new Champions of the World Choir Games 2023 - Part II and all other winners of this year’s World Choir Games. These exceptional choirs have devoted months and years to their preparations, pouring their hearts and souls into competing at the World Choir Games in Gangneung, South Korea. Thank you for your dedication!

Now, let’s give a big applause to all choirs that were crowned Champions of the World Choir Games this morning:

C1 – Young Children's Choirs

Chengdu Philharmonic Children’s Choir, China
conducted by Xi Zhu

C4 – Mixed Youth Choirs

Young People’s Chorus of New York City – Chorale
conducted by Francisco J. Núñez

C5 – University and College Choirs

Wenqin Chorus of Zhejiang University, China
conducted by Zhenyu Zhou

C7 – Mixed Chamber Choirs

Norrlands Nations Kammarkör, Sweden
conducted by Francesco Acquista

C9 – Female Chamber Choirs

Amaranthe, Belgium
conducted by Johannes Dewilde

C16 – Musica Sacra with accompaniment

Bokamoso Arts Institute, South Africa
conducted by Mohau Mogale

C19 – Musica Contemporanea Mixed Voices

Classicus, Republic of Korea
conducted by Yang Jaehoon

C20 – Jazz

Dekoor Close Harmony, Netherlands
conducted by Christoph Mac-Carty & Marjolein Marzacu

C22 – Spiritual

Solideo Voice, Indonesia
conducted by Felipus Tefi

C21 – Gospel

Dekoor Close Harmony, Netherlands
conducted by Christoph Mac-Carty & Marjolein Marzacu

C24 – Pop Choirs

Gitabumi Shine Voices, Indonesia
conducted by Tedy Eka Supriyandi

C27 – Folklore with accompaniment

Chengdu Philharmonic Children’s Choir, China
conducted by Xi Zhu

After the official announcement of results one choir received another special distinction: The Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Award / 문화체육관광부 장관상 시상 was presented by Yongsoo Huh, President of WCG Gangneung Organizing Committee to that choir from the host country South Korea, which had achieved the highest score in the competition: Congratulations to Classicus, conducted by Yang Jaehoon. 

A complete list of results, including The Open Competition and The Champions Competition of Part I and Part II of the World Choir Games 2023, along with the achieved scores of each participating choir, is available for download here:

World Choir Games 2023 – Results

Now, we’re look forward to the festive Closing Ceremony of the World Choir Games 2023, tonight. The international choirs will bid farewell to the city of Gangneung which was such a fantastic host to its guests in the past 11 days! Don’t miss out!