Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival - Florence Choral
Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival - Florence Choral
Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival - Florence Choral
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CONCEPT
The LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL is one of the new Brochure 2020-2021
projects of the co-founder of the Florence International Choir Festival, Leonardo
Sagliocca.
Chairman and Artistic Director, Dr. Leonardo Sagliocca: WYCCAA – Hong Kong, China
Florentine bass-baritone who has sung around the world, Conductor and
Adjudicator in the most important Choral and Orchestral Festivals in the world. He
has a vast experience in the organization of choral events and has brought more
than 8000 people to Florence to perform.
GOALS
The main aim of the LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL is
to create a great opportunity for cultural exchange between the di_erent
geographical and artistic traditions of the participating countries – music is an
excellent vehicle for sharing knowledge and friendship among peoples.
1. The Competition
2. The Evening Concerts
Opening Ceremony: 4 pm
Evening Concert: 9 pm
Competition: 10 am to 6 pm
Evening Concert: 9 pm
J&A Music
Day 3: Thursday July 13, 2023
Competition: 10 am to 2 pm
Evening Concert: 7 pm
Evening Concert: 9 pm
PARTICIPANTS
All choirs will stay in hotels in the historic center of Florence to give opportunities
to singers and instrumentalists of all ages to enjoy the beauty of the city and its
opportunities for them as tourists.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
Florence
Each choral group may subscribe to one or more categories, following a request
for participation by completing an application form.
12 °
F Sacred Music broken clouds
93% humidity
wind: 2m/s E
G Popular, Folk, Gospel, Barbershop, Jazz and Modern Ensembles H 14 • L 10
H Early Music
16 ° 18 ° 18 °
M Modern and Contemporary Music FRI SAT SUN
Each group will perform 3 pieces for each category. The total performance time
must be between 9 and 15 minutes
The choirs that achieve an average of 80,01 points or higher in the Category
Competition will be admitted at the Grand Prix Competition.
Categories A, B, C, D, E
Category F
Category G
Category H
Category M
Category Z (non-competitive)
PRIZES
In each category the Jury will assign the following prizes:
1st place: 700 Euros (only for categories A, B, C, D, E), Gold Medal, Diploma
2nd place: Diploma
3rd place: Diploma
SPECIAL PRIZES
1. Grand Prix for the Best Choir of the Festival: 3.000 Euros and “La Battaglia di
Anghiari” by Leonardo Da Vinci (reproduction made by a notable Florentine
artist)
2. Best Conductor: Trophy
3. Best Male Soloist: Trophy
4. Best Female Soloist: Trophy
5. Best Performance of Italian Composer’s Work: Trophy
6. Best Performance of Contemporary Composer’s Work: Trophy
7. Best Choreography: Trophy
8. Best Traditional Costumes: Trophy
9. Audience Special Prize: Special Trophy
ADJUDICATING CRITERIA
Performances will be judged by the international jury whose members include
conductors, opera singers and composers.
Intonation
Vocal Production
Insieme
Interpretation
Dynamics
Repertoire
Diction
Overall Artistic E_ect
According to the mark achieved, Bronze, Silver and Gold Diplomas will be
awarded. If the choir does not achieve a Diploma (mark under 65,01) it will receive
a certincate of participation. Each member of the Jury will write a report
containing reviews and impressions about the performed repertoire of the
choirs. The reports will be sent to the choirs by email.
2 70,01 – 75,00
2 80,01 – 85,00
2 90,01 – 95,00
3 95,01 – 100,00
During the Grand-Prix the Choirs will perform a free choice programme of 2
pieces, lasting between 7 and 10 minutes of pure singing time (it is the duration of
the performed pieces excluding applause and going onto or leaving the stage). The
pieces must be di_erent from those performed during the categories.
The Jury, after consideration of all artistic matters, may not award some prizes or
may award joint or additional prizes.
FINAL CONCERT
The nnal concert, will involve all participating choirs joint together with orchestra,
will focus on a selected repertoire of Opera Choruses conducted by an
internationally renowned conductor. The repertoire will be communicated soon
after the application. This concert is not compulsory but it is a great chance to
enhance the artistic skills of the choir and to encourage friendship among
choristers
ENROLLMENT FEE
The Festival enrollment fee for each Choir is 200 euros and 150 euros for
every additional category, non refundable. The Festival enrollment fee for each
Choir joining only non-competitive concerts (category Z) is 200 euros.
Travel
The organization can reserve a private coach on request at the Choir’s expense for
visits and tours.
Accommodation
Accommodation for all choirs will be organized by the Festival in single, double,
triple, multiple rooms in Hostels, Guest Houses, Apartments, 2, 3, 4, 5 stars Hotels
in the historical center of Florence.
On request the sta_ of the Festival can organize a longer stay in Florence, tours
and concerts in Tuscany and other parts of Italy.
For organisational and logistic reasons is not possible for the choirs to book
hotels by themselves. The purchase of an accommodation package is four (4)
nights minimum. The package includes hotel accommodation in B&B. Banking
information is also located on the invoice. We would like to draw your attention
expressly to the fact that participation in the event is only possible if the costs due
have been received net and by deadline. Delay in payments may a_ect the
benents of your participation. To ask the price of your package please go to this
page.
Meals
The Festival will organize meals for all the choirs in typical Florentine restaurants
serving traditional Italian food with quick service and inexpensive prices.
At the end of the Festival there will be a dinner (o_ered by the Organizers) for
choir conductors (up to 3 members for choir), Jury, sta_ in a very special and
historical restaurant in the centre of Florence. All the other participants will have a
special dinner-bu_et in another venue in Florence (to be paid a part).
Payment Policies
10th April 2023 – Deadline for nrst payment for rooms and board – 40% of the
total
10th May 2023 – Deadline for payment of balance for rooms and board.
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