Cantemus Gyermekkórus (Cantemus Children Choir)
Orchestra, choir, ensemble
Formed
1974
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Tel
(+36 42) 508 705
Fax
(+36 42) 508 705
Further contact
Kodály Zoltán Általános Iskola - Cantemus Kórus
Nyíregyháza 4400 Vay Ádám krt. 18.
Nyíregyháza 4400 Vay Ádám krt. 18.
Among the Zoltán Kodály Primary School's choirs, Cantemus Children's Choir contains the most members and has won the most prizes. They have participated in contests and given concerts in several countries around the world: Venezuela, Australia, Canada, Japan, the United States, Korea and in several countries of Europe. Since 1975 the choir has had the privilege of performing a selection of the most beautiful pieces of music history at its concerts.
Their voice is preserved by ten CD-s, radio- and TV recordings. More than 10 CDs were published together with the Pro Musica Girl's Choir, which gives a whole view about the Hungarian and European choral music.
Their repertoire extends from Gregorian chants to contemporary music containing the most beautiful pieces of music history. Besides the works of Bartók and Kodály in their repertoire you can find the greatest pieces of the Renaissance and romanticism, as well as the works of contemporary Hungarian composers. The choir has also had the privilege to premier many new pieces composed especially for Cantemus.
As an acknowledgement of their outstanding artistic achievements, the choir was awarded the prize of the "Foundation for Hungarian Arts" in 1989 and the "Bartók Béla-Pásztory Ditta Prize" in 1993.
1978. Debrecen - Hungary, II. prize, conductors prize
1982. Debrecen - Hungary, I. prize, special prize, folklore prize
1982. BBC "Let the People Sing" International competition based on recordings, I. prize
1984. Debrecen - Hungary, I. prize
1984. Llangollen - Great Britain, I. prize
1985. Nantes - France, II. prize, special prize
1987. Kodály Zoltán "Singing Youth" International competition based on recordings - Hungary, I. prize
1987. Celje - Yugoslavia, I. prize, Grand Prix
1987. Arnhem - The Neatherlands, I. prize
1989. Tolosa - Spain, III. prize
1989. Kodály Zoltán "Singing Youth" International competition based on recordings - Hungary, I. prize
1993. Celje - Yugoslavia, I. prize
1994. Arezzo - Italy, II. prize
1994. Kodály Zoltán "Singing Youth" International competition based on recordings - Hungary, I. prize
1998. Arezzo - Italy, I. prize
1998. Debrecen - Hungary, II. prize (Cantemus Boys Choir)
1999. Olomouc - Czech Republic, I. prize , I. prize
1999. Tolosa - Spain, II. prize
2001. Celje - Slovenia, I. prize (Gold Diploma)
2002. Busan - Choir Olympics, South Korea, Olympic Champion in two different categories, 3 Gold Medals
2003. Gorizia - Italy, I. prize, II. prize, III. prize, Special prize
Their voice is preserved by ten CD-s, radio- and TV recordings. More than 10 CDs were published together with the Pro Musica Girl's Choir, which gives a whole view about the Hungarian and European choral music.
Their repertoire extends from Gregorian chants to contemporary music containing the most beautiful pieces of music history. Besides the works of Bartók and Kodály in their repertoire you can find the greatest pieces of the Renaissance and romanticism, as well as the works of contemporary Hungarian composers. The choir has also had the privilege to premier many new pieces composed especially for Cantemus.
As an acknowledgement of their outstanding artistic achievements, the choir was awarded the prize of the "Foundation for Hungarian Arts" in 1989 and the "Bartók Béla-Pásztory Ditta Prize" in 1993.
1978. Debrecen - Hungary, II. prize, conductors prize
1982. Debrecen - Hungary, I. prize, special prize, folklore prize
1982. BBC "Let the People Sing" International competition based on recordings, I. prize
1984. Debrecen - Hungary, I. prize
1984. Llangollen - Great Britain, I. prize
1985. Nantes - France, II. prize, special prize
1987. Kodály Zoltán "Singing Youth" International competition based on recordings - Hungary, I. prize
1987. Celje - Yugoslavia, I. prize, Grand Prix
1987. Arnhem - The Neatherlands, I. prize
1989. Tolosa - Spain, III. prize
1989. Kodály Zoltán "Singing Youth" International competition based on recordings - Hungary, I. prize
1993. Celje - Yugoslavia, I. prize
1994. Arezzo - Italy, II. prize
1994. Kodály Zoltán "Singing Youth" International competition based on recordings - Hungary, I. prize
1998. Arezzo - Italy, I. prize
1998. Debrecen - Hungary, II. prize (Cantemus Boys Choir)
1999. Olomouc - Czech Republic, I. prize , I. prize
1999. Tolosa - Spain, II. prize
2001. Celje - Slovenia, I. prize (Gold Diploma)
2002. Busan - Choir Olympics, South Korea, Olympic Champion in two different categories, 3 Gold Medals
2003. Gorizia - Italy, I. prize, II. prize, III. prize, Special prize
| Year | Title | Publisher | Code | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Glory of Contemporary Choruses for Children | Nemzetközi Kodály Társ. | R-870004 | LP |
| 1997 |
Kocsár Miklós: Kórusművek
(Kocsár, Miklós: Choral Works) |
Hungaroton | HCD 31710 | |
| 1998 | Zempléni Művészeti Napok 1992-1998 | Antenna Hungária | AH CD 007 | |
| 2005 |
Ó, gyönyörű szép, titokzatos éj - Karácsonyi dalok
(O Splendid Mysterious Night - Christmas Songs) |
Hungaroton | HDVD 32404 | DVD |