International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest of Torrevieja
| International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest of Torrevieja | |
|---|---|
 Coro de Jóvenes de Madrid performing at the 62nd edition of the contest (2016) | |
| Genre | Choral festival |
| Date(s) | Late July |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Torrevieja (Alicante), Spain |
| Inaugurated | 1955 |
| Fiesta of International Tourist Interest | |
| Designated | 1994 |
The International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest of Torrevieja (Spanish: Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonía de Torrevieja, Valencian: Certamen Internacional d'Havaneres i Polifonia de Torrevieja) is an international choral music competition specialized in habaneras and polyphony that has been held since 1955[a] in Torrevieja (Alicante), Spain.[1] It holds the honorary distinction of Fiesta of International Tourist Interest since 1994.[2]
The absolute winner choir of the 2023 edition was Kammerchor Manila from Quezon City (Philippines) winning the first prizes in the habaneras and polyphony categories, as well as the overall score and best director prizes.[3]
Since 1994, the International Junior Contest of Habaneras of Torrevieja (Spanish: Certamen Internacional Juvenil de Habaneras de Torrevieja) for children's and youth choirs has been held every April.[a]
Notes
- ^ a b Except for 2020–2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
References
- ^ "Torrevieja celebra 65 años como sede de habaneras y polifonías". La Verdad (in Spanish). 22 July 2019.
- ^ "RESOLUCION de 26 de julio de 1994, de la Secretaria General de Turismo-Presidencia de Turespaña, por la que se concede el título de Fiesta de Interés Turistico Internacional a la fiesta que se señala" (PDF). Boletín Oficial del Estado (in Spanish). 26 July 1994.
- ^ Quadra-Balibay, Angie (1 August 2023). "Kammerchor Manila Triumphs in Spain: Filipino Choir Makes Grand Sweep at International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest of Torrevieja". Good News Pilipinas.