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Revision as of 20:38, 22 December 2011
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Classical |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Members | President Neeta Helms, 2008 – Present |
| Past members | President Jacques Vallerand-Parisi, 1992 – 2008 |
| Website | www |
Classical Movements (Alexandria, VA) is a concert touring company, specializing in concert and travel arrangements for orchestras and choruses. Since its beginning in 1992, Classical Movements has established four choral festivals around the world in South Africa (Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival),[1][failed verification] South America (Melodia! South American Music Festival),[citation needed] Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague (Rhapsody! Children’s Music Festival),[2] [failed verification] and its latest in the USA (Serenade! Washington D.C. Choral Festival).[3] These festivals present a people-to-people exchange for international children and adult choruses from all over the world.
In 2011, Classical Movements began celebrating its 20th year, arranging tours on 6 continents in 135 countries for over 42,000 clients.[4][third-party source needed]
International Music Festivals
Classical Movements owns and produces four annual international music festivals:
- Ihlombe! South African Choral Festival (Since 2009) is the largest choral gathering in South Africa[citation needed] and is hosted in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Soweto as well as a Safari. Concerts include 10-20 South African choirs, workshops, African drumming and dancing.[citation needed]
- Melodía! South American Music Festival (Since 2006) features individual concerts in Brazil and combined choir performances with orchestra for youth choirs conducted by the Guest Conductor in Argentina. Cultural exchanges, Latin American music workshop, sightseeing and outreach opportunities. Venues have included the word-famous Teatro Colón Opera House in Buenos Aires and Candelária Church in Rio de Janeiro. [citation needed]
- Rhapsody! Children’s Music Festival: Vienna, Salzburg & Prague (Since 2002) features individual and combined choir concerts in three of Europe’s most musical and historical cities. Venues have included St. Stephan’s Cathedral in Vienna, St. Andrä Church in Salzburg, St. Simon and Judah Church, Smetana Hall and the Dvořák Hall - Rudolfinum in Prague. [citation needed]
- Serenade! Washington, DC Choral Festival (Since 2011) provides an international festival experience within the United States. Cultural and musical exchanges with national and international choirs, workshops, excellent venues and historic sites. Venues have included Strathmore Music Center, George Washington Masonic Memorial and New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.[5]
History
Previously known as Blue Heart Travel, Inc, the company was established in 1992. It started with tours to Russia and Ukraine and soon added destinations such as Croatia, Eastern Europe, Turkey, South Africa and Cuba.
Leadership
- Jacques Vallerand-Parisi: (President) 1992 – 2008
- Neeta Helms (President) 2008 – Current.
References
- ^ "Ihlombe South African Choral Festival". Kaapstad Magazine. August 1, 2010.
- ^ Delbos, Stephan (7/20/2011). "International children's chorus to perform in Prague". Prague Post.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Jenkins, Mark (June 22, 2011). "International choral festival comes to Washington". Washington Post.
- ^ "Celebrating Our 20th Year". Classical Movements.
- ^ "Serenade! Washington DC Choral Festival". Classical Movements.
External links
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