Gangneung Arena buzzed with anticipation once again as international participants awaited the results of The Champions Competition at the 12th World Choir Games Gangneung 2023 in the second Awards Ceremony of the first part of the event.

Cheers, tears, and pure joy filled the air, culminating in an emotional celebration of choral music and international friendship.

Let’s honor the new Champions, whose talent and dedication have left an unforgettable mark on the world of choral music once again and let us applaud their exceptional achievements and the lasting impact they have made in just three remarkable days.

Congratulations to the Champions of the World Choir Games Gangneung 2023!

C2 - Children's Choirs

Young People's Chorus of New York City - Cantare, USA
conducted by Elizabeth Núñez

C3 – Youth Choirs of Equal Voices

Diocesan Boys’ School Chor, China/Hong Kong SAR
conducted by Felix Shuen

C8 – Mixed Choirs

Diocesan Choral Society, China/Hong Kong SAR
conducted by Ronnie Kay Yen Cheng

C12 – Male Choirs

Diocesan School Old Boys' Association Choir, China/Hong Kong SAR
conducted by Ronnie Kay Yen Cheng

C15 – Musica Sacra a cappella

iSing Silicon Valley, USA
conducted by Jennah Delp

C17 – Music of Spirit and Faith

Singakademie Graz, Austria
conducted by Maria Fürntratt

C18 – Musica Contemporanea Equal Voices

Young People’s Chorus of New York City – Cantare, USA
onducted by Elizabeth Núñez & Francisco J. Núñez

C23 – Pop Ensembles

Sparkling Singers, Indonesia
conducted by Dinar Primasti

C25 – Scenic Pop/Show Choirs

Calling Choir, Republic of Korea
conducted by Mina Gye

C26 – Folklore a cappella

Karangturi Choir, Indonesia
conducted by Petrus Wahyu

C28 – Scenic Folklore

Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
conducted by Anshari Sansusi

A complete list of results including The Open Competition and The Champions Competition and achieved scores of each participating choir is available for download here:

World Choir Games 2023 – Part I_Results

And so, the first part of the World Choir Games Gangneung 2023 is concluding. We’d like to say THANK YOU also to every single participant in this first part of our event. Your passion and commitment have made the World Choir Games an unforgettable experience for everyone involved so far! We sincerely hope that you enjoyed every moment spent at the World Choir Games, creating beautiful memories and lifelong friendships!

Now we’re looking forward to the second part of the World Choir Games 2023 starting on July 9, 2023 with the Parade of Nations through Gangneung inner city. Can’t wait!

In the meantime, check out our Social Media accounts to recap the last days at the World Choir Games, filled with music, passion and emotions.

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