Report of Golden Voices of Barcelona (July 2017, Spain)

In July 2017, was held one of the most interesting contest of Golden Voices of Barcelona in its entire history. The diversity of countries, cultures and choral styles was incredible! We were really surprised by the high level of participants, their artistry and preparation. Some techniques and works were very unusual and memorable. Especially we would like to note the chorus from China, who presented in all the nominations and was given the right to take away the main prize of the competition – the Grand Prix!

The countries wich participated:

Russia, South Africa, Morocco, Puerto Rico, China, Cameroon, Israel, Poland, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Canada, Spain.

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Results of Golden Voices of Barcelona 2017

GRAND PRIX (Platinum diploma) go to Guangzhou, China with Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir in nomination “Folk Singing”.

Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir/folk singing	GRAN PRIX 100 points
Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir/children’s choirs Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir/academic singing/male Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir/academic singing/female KwaZulu-Natal Youth choir/academic singing Guangdong Experimental Middle School Choir/academic singing/mixed choir CHORIUM/academic singing KwaZulu-Natal Youth choir/church singing CHORIUM/church singing KwaZulu-Natal Youth choir/gospel singing CHORIUM/spiritual singing NCA North West Youth Choir/folk singing CHORIUM/pop singing KwaZulu-Natal Youth choir/folk singing NCA North West Youth Choir/pop singing CHORIUM/folk singing	Golden diploma from 90 to 99 points
NCA North West Youth Choir/academic singing NCA North West Youth Choir/church singing Bel Canto Chamber choir/church singing Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton/academic singing	Silver diploma from 80 to 89 points
Chorale Al Boughaz/academic singing	Bronze diploma from 70 to 79 points
Vocal choir Zhibek/children’s choirs Vocal choir Zhibek/jazz singing	Copper diploma up to 70 points