Advent Sing Vienna 2021
TARGET – PATRONAGE
The event «Advent Sing Vienna« is a international meeting of choirs from all over Euopre and the United States of America in a festive and christmas atmosphere. Advent concerts in different places in the City of Vienna under the patronage of the «Cultural Department of the City of Vienna».
DESTINATION VIENNA
Vienna is the world’s capital of music , Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Boys’ Choir are world famous, while the National Opera and the Musikverein Golden Hall are among the best concert halls in the world. A tradition that endures as all kinds of music festivals and events take place throughout the year. Vienna is the home of great composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, Brahms and Haydn. Austria is the place where the golden age of classical music had its splendid Renaissance.
During your stay, take a musical journey to see Vienna’s unique sound museum – located within the historic palace of the Archduke Charles in the old town. Look “over the shoulder” of the great composers of the past as they compose their music; meet with the best musicians of the moment and take a look at the future of music created by computer.
Vienna has a small size historic centre embracing a huge amount of monuments and stunning artwork. The centre of Vienna -Old Vienna- still retains its medieval layout, where the beautiful cathedral of St. Stephen, stands. The distinguished district of Hofburg, former residence of rulers is now home to embassies, offices and elegant shops. Hoffburg remains the most exclusive area of Vienna, and the location of the Burgtheater, the most prestigious theatre of the German language. You will be impressed by the Schönbrunn Palace, a replica of Versailles in Paris, and the Belvedere, summer residence of Prince Eugene, now home to major art museums. See the house where Sigmund Freud worked for nearly 50 years and explore the Natural History Museum and the Kunsthistorisches, the Museum of Art History. Visit the Spanish Riding School, have fun on the Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater, or relax in one of the famous cafes while savouring one of their delicious tarts and cakes… Vienna is fantastic!
Pack your bags and get ready to enjoy this enriching experience in the heart of European classical music!
FRIDAY: Arrival at your hotel in Vienna. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
SATURDAY: Breakfast in hotel and departure for the guided tour of Vienna. Lunch on your own. Afternoon free at disposal or Advent Concert at the Christmas Market in front of the Castle Schönbrunn. Dinner at a typical restaurant (Heuriger) at Gumpoldskirchen or Grinzing. Overnight.
SUNDAY: Breakfast in hotel and continue to visit Vienna with your guide or participation/mass service in one of the beautiful churches of Vienna. Lunch on your own. Afternoon Concert at the Great Hall of the City Hall of Vienna. Dinner in Restaurant at the City centre of Vienna. Gala Final at the City Hall with a glass of sparkling wine and delivery of the certificate/diploma. Overnight.
MONDAY: Breakfast at the hotel and departure from the city of Vienna.
NOTE:
Final details of the specific program for each choir will be made specially for every participating choir in conjunction with the overall organization committee of the event.
- 3 Nights in Vienna in 3* Hotel (ca. 15 minutes by bus from the city centre) with buffet breakfast
- 2 Dinners at hotel or restaurant with 3 course menus, without beverages
- 1 Dinner in a typical restaurant with 2 course menus, including ¼ wine – Gala Final at the City Hall of Vienna with 1 glass of sparkling wine
- Organisation of 2-3 performances including assistance
- 2 guided tours of Vienna (ca. 3 hours, no entrance fees included)
- Rehearsal room in hotel at disposal – Advertising
- Each 25th person free of charge
Possible performances: (to choose a maximum of 3)
- Performance in a mass service in a Viennese Church (4 / 5 songs of the liturgy)
- Performance of the choir in a nursing home or similar (45 – 60 minutes).
- Performance of the choir in the Vienna City Hall (30 minutes).
- Performance of the choir at the Christmas market (outdoor stage) (20-25minutes)
(1) Not available for children and youth choirs)
AVAILABLE DATES: Thursday through Monday from November 30th to December 14
Possibility to extend and customize the trip around the basic program.
Additional days and excursions can be added to the basic programme.
You may request a free quotation if you wish.
YOUR JOURNEY TO VIENNA – OPTIONS
a) By air from major cities may be the most convenient.
We can arrange your flight if you wish or you may book directly with an airline. Price of airport transfers and required transportation during your stay in Vienna will be quoted upon request.
b) By Bus. If you have the time, this would allow you to do some sightseeing enroute. We can quote the price of bus transportation upon request.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS FROM VIENNA
Vienna’s outskirts are especially attractive: romantic landscapes and picturesque villages invite hiking.
Take a boat trip on the “Wachau” river, along a particularly beautiful stretch of the Danube Valley. You will be amazed by the intensity and variety of landscapes: view the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, which stands majestically on a high rock on the river, the wine villages of Spitz, Dürnstein and Weißenkirchen, surrounded by the hills on which grapes mature to make fine wines.
The southern Vienna Woods can be visited in a half-day tour; do not miss the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, and the modest hunting lodge in Mayerling, which receives visitors from around the world attracted by the mysterious history of the death of Crown Prince Rudolf of Hapsburg. You will also be delighted with the idyllic spa town of Baden (20 km south of Vienna) with its sulphurous thermal baths, casino and racetrack.
Lake Neusiedl to the southeast is about one hour from Vienna. This is the largest steppe lake in Central Europe and Austria’s largest lake, located in the foreground of the small Hungarian plain, surrounded by a thick cane grove which shelters a unique bird life. The wine villages around the lake such as Rust or Mörbisch, have a special charm. Operetta performances on a stage on the lake are held here during the summer.
The Twin City Liner on the Danube will take you in just 75 minutes from Vienna to Bratislava, the centre of the capital of Slovakia, especially impressive for its romantic old town and its fortress.
CORO SAN VITO | Italy | LO RIGOLE’ | Italy |
VOX VANTÖR | Sweden | LES TROUBADOURS DES PONTS | France |
POLIFONICA ANGELICUS | Italy | SAN INAZIO ABESBATZA – País Vasco | Spain |
ENSEMBLE INCREDIBILE | Austria | CHOEUR DES FEMMES DE MEANNES | France |
CORAL RICARDO VILLA – Madrid | Spain | CORAL POLIF. DE SOUTOMAIOR – Galicia | Spain |
CHOR BALLWEILER-WECKLINGEN | Germany | AU FIL DE L’ARVE | France |
CORO SANTA GIULIA | Italy | CORO SAN GIORGIO | Italy |
SAN PEDRO TXIKI ABESBATZA – | Spain | LE CHŒUR DES COLLINES | France |
DIE HAGHE SANGHERS | Holland | CORAL STELLA MARIS BJORK – Murcia | Spain |
LE BONHEUR EST DANS LE CHANT | France | CORO ACCORDI E NOTE | Italy |
ENSEMBLE D’HARMONIES VALLE DI SUSA | Italy | TRANS GOSPEL VOICES | France |
CHOIR VOLVENE | Norway | MUSICA INSIEME | Italy |
CIMA VERDE | Italy | CROC’CADENCE | France |
L’ECHO DU LARGE | France | ASOC. CULTURAL POLIF. XUNTANZA DE MEIS – Galicia | Spain |
CORO G.B.MARTINI | Italy | CORALE CITTA’ DI CEPRANO | Italy |
SOCIEDAD GAZTELUBIDE – S. Sebastian | Spain | CHORALE MELODIE | France |
GROSS & KLEIN OLDENDORF | Germany | CORALE POLIF. CANTORES DEI | Italy |
Coral Villa de Recas – Toledo | Spain | CHORALE VOIX D’ORB | France |
Coral Som – Barcelona | Spain | EUROPA CANTAT di REANO | Italy |
VOORNE’S DAMESKOOR | Holland | CORAL AIRES DEL CASTRO – Cantabria | Spain |
CIMA VEZZENA | Italy | CORO GIA QUINTO | Italy |
CORAL POL. LORENZO PEROSI | Italy | BREILI INTERNATIONAL CHOIR | Norway |
CORAL ENCINA DE MATA – Cantabria | Spain | CORO GIOVANILE “NUOVO CACCIUCO” | Italy |
THE KILL SINGERS | Ireland | CAPPELLA MUSICALE DI SANTA LUCIA | Italy |
CHOEUR AMABILE | France | ULTNER BÄNKEL SÄNGER – Sud Tirol | Italy |
CHORALE OTSAILAN (Hendaya) | France | VELDHOVENS MANNENKOOR | Holland |
KOMORNI PEVECKY SBOR SLEZSKE UNIV. | Check Rep. | CORAL POLIFONICA DE BARRO – Galicia | Spain |
CONSONARE | Germany | WHY NOTES | France |
GAUSEL KIRKEKOR | Norway | CHOR DER HAPTSCHL. HARBACH-LINZ | Austria |
CORO SACRO CUORE DI GESÚ | Italy | CORO LA PRESOLANA | Italy |
VANATÖRS KAMMARKÖR | Sweden | WHY NOTES | France |
THE KILL SINGERS | Ireland | COR DE C AMBRA SOTA PALAU – Blanes – | Spain |
KOMORNI PEVECKY SBOR SLEZSKE UNIV. | Check Rep. | GESANGVEREIN REITH | Austria |
KÖR AKTIVUM | Norway | CAVAN SINGERS | Ireland |
CORO BILACUS | Italy | CORO SS. COSMA E DAMIANO | Italy |
CORO POPULARE LE CASTELLANE | Italy | CARMINA DACICA | Rumania |
Schapp-o-Klax | Germany | BURGERSCHAFT CHOR – ESSEN | Germany |
Coro Liturgico Sta. Maria | Italy | MILEVSKY DETSKY ZBOR | Check Rep. |
The Carroll Buchanan Chorale | USA | ZILINSKY MIESANY ZBOR | Slovakia |
The Episcopal Choral Society | USA |
CHOR PROMUSICA ORFEO MONISTROLENC-Catalunya CORAL DE MONTMELO-Catalunya ORFEON UCV -Valencia Coro del Ilustre Colegio de Médicos de Madrid |
Germany Spain Spain Spain Spain |
Singengemeinschatft Pflersch | Italia |
Summary
Dates:
26 – 29 November
03 – 06 December
10 – 13 December
17 – 20 December
Duration: 4 Days – 3 Nights
Location: Vienna