On Saturday, 30th June 2018, in the Artus Court, the 6th International Copernicus Choir Festival and Competition ended with the award ceremony.
The competition was attended by 9 (out of 13) choirs from the Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden, Hungary and Poland, and the competition lasted two days under the supervision of an international jury composed of: Jürgen Fassbender (Germany). Gabor Hollerung (Hungary), Krzysztof Szydzisz (Poland). Three choirs were selected to participate in the festival's Grand Prix competition.
The best of the best was the Abbellimento Choir from the Czech Republic under the direction of Jarmily Novenkoeva. The same ensemble also received a special award for outstanding performance of a contemporary composer's work. The Grand Prix prize in the form of a symbolic check for 2,000 euros was given by one of the Honorary Patrons of the festival, the Mayor of Toruń, Michał Zaleski.
The organizers of the festival: Association of Choral Music Enthusiasts "Astrolabium" in Toruń, meeting music agency (Germany) and "Tumska 14" Association in Chełmża.
Media patronage: Polish Music Information Center POLMIC.
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