Program of International Contest of Habaneras and Polyphony of Torrevieja

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 24th July to 30th July
Place: Torrevieja (Alicante)

Prestigious choral competition where Habaneras and polyphony come together in a renowned international event. Choirs from around the world compete and celebrate choral music in a unique setting.

Program of International Contest of Habaneras and Polyphony of Torrevieja

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Ticketing

From July 24 to 30, 2023

The sale of tickets and subscriptions will take place from July 3, 2023 at the Municipal Theater box office with the following hours:

TUESDAY TO THURSDAY: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Attention on event days:

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. Until performance starts.

SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS: Ticket office opens 2 hours before the start of the event.

On Monday, July 3, 2023, the box office will remain open exceptionally.

Any query about the Habaneras contest can be made at the offices of the Municipal Board of the Torrevieja International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest (C/. Patricio Pérez, 1 – 1ºC), or by calling Torrevieja.com to the telephone numbers : 965715579–966707715:

Tickets will be from row 14 since they are previously occupied by season ticket holders.

Prices

50€ general payment

25€ retirement subscription

15€ general admission on July 24, 2023

7.50€ retired on July 24, 2023

8€ general admission from July 25 to 30, 2023

4€ entry for pensioners from July 25 to 30, 2023

Participating choirs

  • Pichincha (Ecuador)
  • Catholic University of Temuco (Chile)
  • Ensemble Madrigalists University of Playa Ancha (Chile)
  • Oikos Ensemble (Uruguay)
  • Polyphonic Adelis Freitez (Venezuela)
  • Kaunas Kamertonas Mixed Choir (Lithuania)
  • Vocal Ensalm Macondo (Colombia)
  • Concordia Choir (Poland)
  • Copiapó Chamber Choir (Chile)
  • Extremadura Chamber (Badajoz)
  • Nubah (Grenada)
  • Young the Sidewalks (Madrid)
  • Kammerchor Manila (Philippines)

Program of the 69 International Contest of Habaneras and Polyphony of Torrevieja 2023

Monday, July 24: Opening Gala that will have the presence on stage of the Spanish singer Pasión Vega and the Sinfonía choir of the Municipal Choral School.

Tuesday, July 25: It will begin with the scenic-musical recreation of El Regalo: el cuento de la habanera, with an original text by Amparo Cos, by a cast of singers, musicians and actors.

Competition phase: Choir Pichincha (Quito, Ecuador) and Choir of the Catholic University of Temuco (Temuco, Chile).

Wednesday, July 26: Competition phase: Ensemble of Madrigalists Universidad de Playa Ancha (Valparaíso, Chile); Oikos Ensemble (Montevideo, Uruguay); Adelis Freitez Polyphonic Choir (Lara State, Venezuela).

Thursday, July 27: Competition phase: Kaunas Kamertonas Mixed Choir (Kaunas, Lithuania); Macondo Vocal Ensemble (Medellín, Colombia); Concordia Choir (Warsaw, Poland); Chamber Choir of Copiapó (Copiapó, Chile).

Friday, July 28: Competition phase: Extremadura Chamber Choir (Badajoz); Nubah (Grenada); Las Veredas Youth Choir (Colmenarejo, Madrid); Kammerchor Manila (Manila, Philippines).

Saturday, July 29: Great International Choral Exhibition Gala, Awards Ceremony and common singing by the participating groups.

Sunday, July 30: Local evening with a performance by the Maestro Ricardo Lafuente Choir and Orchestra, José Hódar Choir Mass, Manuel Barberá Choir Association, Orfeón de Torrevieja, Francisco Vallejos Choir from Torrevieja and Casanovas Maestro Choir.

Closing ceremony and interpretation of hymns by the choirs and the Unión Musical Torrevejense (UMT).

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