7th Lorenzo de Medici International Choral Festival, Florence, Italy

Dates: 15 April - 18 April 2025 | Florence, Italy

The LORENZO DE’ MEDICI INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVALS’ co-founder of the Florence International Choir Festival is Leonardo Sagliocca. The Festival has the main focused on the person of Lorenzo De’ Medici, called “Il Magnifico”, the Magnificent, and of his family, the House of Medici, one of most influential families in the History, Governors of the City of Florence from 15th to 18th Century.

Florence – cradle of the Renaissance, renowned throughout the world as a UNESCO World Heritage city, with its immeasurable heritage of history, architecture and art – forms the stunning backdrop to this remarkable festival. The capital city of Italy’s Tuscany region cradle of the Renaissance, renowned throughout the world as a UNESCO World Heritage city, with its immeasurable heritage of history, architecture and art. With its many galleries, museums and monuments, it is an inspiration to artists to see places such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti.

Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable choral trip for your choir. We take care of the planning and logistical arrangements, dealing with the ground operators and organisers, allowing you to focus on the singing. Contact us today for more information and sing with your choir in Florence, Italy!

 
 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Choir Categories

Category A - Mixed Choirs Adults

Category B - Equal Voices Choirs Adults

Category C - Youth & University Choirs

Category D - Children Choirs

Category E - Chamber Choirs, Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles

Category F - Sacred Music

Category G - Popular, Folk, Gospel, Barbershop, Jazz and Modern Ensembles

Category H - Early Music

Category I - Renaissance Ensembles with Dance

Category M - Modern and Contemporary Music

Category Z  - Non-competitive Choirs (only concerts)

Each choir will perform 3 pieces in each category. The total performance time must be between 9 and 15 minutes

Performances While in Florence

All groups participating in the festival will perform in two stages:

- The Competition

- The Evening Concerts

Adjudicating Criteria

- Performaces will be judged by the international jury whose members include conductors, opera singers, composers and instrumentalists. Choirs will be judged according to the following criteria:

- Intonation

- Vocal Production

- Insieme

- Dynamics

- Repertoire

- Diction

- Overall Artistic Effect

The Jury

The Jury for the Competition will be composed of 5 or 7 members.

The Grand Prix will be awarded to the choir (among the best selected) chosen to a final judgment of the jury.

The final concert will focus on a selected repertoire and will be conducted by a famous musician. 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.

Prizes

In each category the Jury will assign the following prizes:

1st place: 500 Euros (only for categories A, B, C, D, E), Gold Medal, Golden Diploma

2nd place: Silver Medal, Silver Diploma

3rd place: Bronze Medal, Bronze diploma

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

Grand Prix for the Best Choir of the Festival: 2.000 Euros and “Il Fiorino d’oro”, Florentine pure gold coin

Best Conductor: Trophy

Best Male Soloist: Trophy

Best Female Soloist: Trophy

Best Performance of Italian Composer’s Work: Trophy

Best Performance of Contemporary Composer’s Work: Trophy

Best Choreography: Trophy

Best Traditional Costumes: Trophy

Travel Accommodation

Accommodation for all choirs and orchestras will be organized by the Festival organisers in single, double, triple, multiple rooms in 2, 3, 4, 5 stars Hotels in the historical centre of Florence. For every group, up to three complimentary free accommodation will be offered according to the number of participants.  On request we can organise a longer stay in Florence with visits to other Italian cities.

The Festival will organize meals for all the choirs and orchestras 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 (offered by the Organisers) for choir and orchestra conductors (up to 2 members for each group), Jury, staff in a very special and historical restaurant in the centre of Florence. All the other participants will have a special dinner-buffet in another venue in Florence.

Tour Manager

A CCI Tour Manager will be assigned to you for the duration of your booking, to assist in the pre-departure preparations and to assist with any issues during your stay. The tour manager does not travel with the group.

Transportation While in Florence

Choirs usually make their way around the city with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as required.

 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Opening Ceremony - 17:00pm
  • Evening Concert - 21:00pm

Day 2

  • Competition - 10:00 - 17:00pm
  • Evening Concert - 21:00pm

Day 3

  • Competition - 10:00 - 14:00pm
  • Workshop - 15:00pm
  • Evening Concert - 21:00pm

Day 4

  • Awarding Ceremony - 19:00pm
  • Final Concert: 20:30pm
  • Festival Dinner For Conductors, Jury & Staff - 21:30pm

DEADLINE

Registration deadline: February 01, 2025

FLIGHTS

Once you enquire with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group. Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking. We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir. We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking. Travel Insurance CCI recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance at the time of booking.

 

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