Friday 30 October 2022
Friday 30 October 2022
C-mine
C-mine
C-mine
Saturday 1 Oct 22
Contest:
from 10 am - 12.05 pm : session 1
from 1.30 pm – 3.35 pm: session 2
from 4 pm to 6 pm: session 3
LA BIOCHORISTA – 20h00 at LA BIOMISTA - Genk
“LA BIOCHORISTA” a unique symbiosis between La BIOMISTA, nature & heavenly choral sounds.
During a fairytale evening walk in the twilight of this beautiful park, the public is surprised by the heavenly sounds of 6 international top choirs.
Moreover, this concert gives the listener the unique opportunity to discover LABIOMISTA at dusk.
Small and large theater
International
Choral Festival
Flanders Genk
In the weekend of 2 to 4 October 2026, the International Choir Festival Flanders will take place for the 18th time at C-mine in Genk, in the heart of Limburg. There, the past and the charm of the old mine buildings go hand in hand with contemporary creativity: the suitable venue for a classical choral competition broadened with a new section (light music) and a festival day Zin(g) in Genk on Sunday.
Opening concert
The musical weekend traditionally opens with a high-quality concert on Friday evening. This year, The King's Singers from the United Kingdom are our guests.
The King's Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over 55 years. They are renowned for their unrivalled technique, musicianship and versatility, which stem from the group’s rich heritage and its drive to bring an extraordinary range of new and unique works, collaborations and recordings to life.
Workshop The King's Singers
Alongside their demanding performing and recording schedule – with over 100 concerts worldwide every season – the group leads educational workshops and residential courses across the globe, working with ensembles on their approaches to group singing.
International choir competition: classical music
On Saturday, the international choir competition will take place for nine selected choirs in the classical music category. They will perform a competition programme that includes a set piece, specially composed for IKV-Genk.
The competition ticket is valid for two days.
Rainbow Choir Workshop
There’s nothing more fun than learning or improving your Flemish through cool, simple Flemish songs. Together with RIMO and the Regenboogkoor, we’ll be running a programme from March 2024, culminating in a fun final session during the festival. There’s nothing more fun than singing together – you’ll soon see. And if you fancy a little dance, that’s certainly an option too.
Participation is FREE. Please register in advance.
Festival concert
During a concert on Saturday night, participating choirs will fraternise with each other in a concert at C-mine.
Workshop with Jonas Rasmussen
Jonas Rasmussen is undoubtedly a rising star on the international choral scene. From playful warm-ups and rehearsal games to in-depth insights into the repertoire, tips for singers and conductors, and a glimpse behind the scenes: he makes choral music accessible, exciting and relevant to everyone. He always has two things in mind: celebrating the beauty of the human voice and encouraging others to join in that celebration. Highly recommended for any choir singer or conductor wishing to discover the surprising approach of this leading Danish conductor.
Workshop with Maria Guinand
Step into the world of South American choral music, brimming with lively rhythms and warm, colourful timbres. The melodies dance to syncopated and swaying rhythmic patterns, whilst the harmonies feel both earthly and heavenly.
Let yourself be guided by Maria Guinand (Venezuela), an internationally renowned conductor and inspiring teacher who will take you on a journey through Caribbean and Latin American rhythms, singing and moving along the way. Expect infectious grooves, compelling polyphony and percussive vocal techniques that will immediately bring out the sparkle in you as a choir singer.
International choir competition: light music
On Sunday afternoon, the international choir competition will take place for six selected choirs in the light music category. They will perform a competition programme.
The competition ticket is valid for two days.
Festival day Zin(g) in Genk
Sunday is the festival day with workshops for all those who love to singing, choral singers and conductors. In the most beautiful locations of C-mine, international competition choirs will have a podium for a free programme. Alternating with them, choirs and groups from Genk and all over Flanders will perform.
At 18.00h, choirs and audience will sing the festival song together on the square of C-mine.
Entry to the festival day and the sing-along is completely FREE.
Final concert and proclamation
On Sunday evening, the festival concludes with the announcement of the results, followed by a performance by the laureates from both categories.
Entry to the closing ceremony is FREE.
