photo by Krzysztof Puda
Gold diplomas in the mixed choir and contemporary music categories, as well as special awards for the best performance of a work by prof. Józef Świder and the best performance of a work by a living Polish composer - these were the achievements of the UG Academic Choir at the 8th Prof. Józef Świder International Music Festival in Cieszyn.
The end of the year brought the University of Gdańsk Academic Choir many successes. Between December 8 and 10 this year, the choir participated in the 8th Prof. Józef Świder International Music Festival in Cieszyn, where it won the following awards:
- a gold diploma and victory in the mixed choir category,
- gold diploma and victory in the contemporary music category,
- special award for the best performance of a work by prof. Józef Świder; the work "Cantus Gloriosus" was performed,
- special award for the best first performance of a work by a Polish living composer; Filip Cieszyński's piece 'O Lux Beata Trinitas' was performed; Filip Cieszyński is assistant conductor and accompanist in our choir,
- nomination to the International Festival of Choral Song in Międzyzdroje.
The choir was conducted by dr Aneta Majda, 2nd Conductor of the University of Gdańsk Academic Choir.
photo by Krzysztof Puda
‘We would like to thank our one and only Aneta Majda, who led us through the competition auditions in the morning and brought out the beautiful sounds in us with her enthusiasm and mobilisation. We also want to thank prof. Marcin Tomczak for taking care of us and supporting us with his excellent advice and words at every moment of preparation! We would like to thank Filip Cieszynski for preparing us for this trip and for his full commitment during the many hours of rehearsals,' writes the UG Academic Choir on social media.
It is worth noting that for many members of the ensemble, made up almost half of University of Gdańsk students, this was their first participation in a competition after less than two months of preparation!
Read more about the trip and the Choir's subsequent activities on the group's Facebook page.
