4th VOX LUCENSIS - Concorso Corale Internazionale, Lucca, Italy
Dates: 12 April - 16 April 2025 | Lucca, Italy
Experience music and culture in the heart of Tuscany against the backdrop of Lucca‘s picturesque landscapes. From its historic churches to enchanting public squares, the city will turn into a grand, living stage already for the 4th Vox Lucensis Festival in spring 2025. Choirs can choose to participate in the non-competitive section where at least two performances are included, one of which is a Friendship concert, or in the relevant category of the competitive section.
The highly prestigious Conservatory “Luigi Boccherini” and the Church San Pietro Somaldi offer perfect conditions for competitions in secular and sacred music categories and for top-class evening concerts. The Auditorium of San Romano and famous churches throughout the city also open their doors for a variety of choral concerts. Come to Lucca and experience the unique culture and attractiveness of Tuscany: the city is even a perfect starting point for trips to Florence, Pisa or Siena.
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 Italy!
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
Choirs can choose to perform in the non-competitive section or opt for competitive participation
Competition | Mixed Choirs, Choirs of Equal Voices, Children‘s and Youth Choirs, Chamber Choirs & Vocal Ensembles a Cappella and Sacred Choral Music a Cappella
| Friendship Concerts | Grand Prize Competition
Competition Categories
Category A – Difficulty Level I a Cappella
A1 – Mixed Choirs
A2 – Choirs of Equal Voices
Category B – Difficulty Level II
B1 – Mixed Choirs
B2 – Choirs of Equal Voices
Category C – Chamber Choirs & Vocal Ensembles a Cappella
B1 – Mixed Choirs
B2 – Choirs of Equal Voices
Category G – Children's and Youth Choirs
G1 – Children's Choirs
G2 – Youth Choirs of Equal Voices
G3 – Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices
Category S – Sacred Choral Music a Cappella
Frienship Concerts
Participating choirs may register to perform together with other international choirs. Choirs must prepare approximately 15 minutes of their own music pre-approved by the artistic committee. The concert should be preferably a cappella or with own instruments. Piano or digital piano can be provided upon request.
Choirs can also take part in friendship concerts only.
Grand Prize Competition
The respective category winners are invited to participate in the competition for the Grand Prize. The jury reserves the right to nominate further choirs for participation. The winner of this competition will receive the Vox Lucensis Grand Prize 2025 - endowed with EUR 1.500.
- Program: two freely chosen a cappella pieces which may not be the ones the choir had already performed in their whole competition program. Those two pieces must be confirmed by the artistic committee.
- Singing time: the maximum actual singing time is 8 minutes
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 Italy
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
- Arrival
- Rehearsals
- Opening Ceremony with Singing Together
- Friendship Concerts
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Rehearsals
- Competition
- Friendship Concerts
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Rehearsals
- Competition
- Friendship Concerts
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Informal meeting with the Jury
- Grand Prize Competition and Awards Ceremony
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Departure
DEADLINE
Early Bird deadline: September 30, 2024
Registration deadline: November 25, 2024
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.
A quotation costs nothing, so contact us today on 01 888 7830
or email us at reservations@choircontactireland.ie