Celebrating the Champions: World Choir Games Gangneung 2023 - Part II
Congratulations to all winners of The Champions Competition in the second part of the World Choir Games
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!
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