Around 130 Singers Join Torrevieja’s 37th International Choral Gathering on Sept 26-27
Torrevieja, Spain - The coastal city of Torrevieja will once again celebrate its deep-rooted choral tradition with the 37th Encuentro Coral Internacional “Ciudad de Torrevieja,” taking place Friday and Saturday, September 26-27, at the Teatro Municipal. Organized by the local choir Francisco Vallejos, the two-day choral festival brings together choirs from Valencia, Barcelona, Portugal and Ireland for concerts, workshops and a communal performance.
What to expect: highlights and schedule
The festival will feature about 130 choristers and a program of concerts, rehearsals, and the 22nd Foro Coral – a forum for choirs to exchange methods, experiences and repertoire. All events are free; tickets may be downloaded via cultura Torrevieja’s website or collected from the Teatro Municipal box office.
| Date | Time | Event | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday,Sept 26 | 21:00 | Opening gala | Coral Francisco Vallejos (host),Cor Nomens (Valencia) |
| Saturday,Sept 27 | 11:00 | 22nd Foro Coral (forum + common rehearsal) | All participating choirs |
| Saturday,Sept 27 | 20:30 | Closing Gala + Common Song | Cor Bruckner (Barcelona),Coro Legatto (Mira,Portugal),Maynooth University Chamber Choir (Ireland) |
Participating choirs
- Coral Francisco Vallejos – Host choir (Torrevieja)
- Cor Nomens – Valencia
- Cor Bruckner – Barcelona
- Coro Legatto – Mira,Portugal
- Maynooth University Chamber Choir – Maynooth,Ireland
Five speedy things to know
- Dates: Friday-Saturday,Sept 26-27.
- Venue: Teatro Municipal, Torrevieja.
- Attendance: Free tickets, available online via Cultura Torrevieja and at the theatre box office.
- Program: Opening Gala, Foro Coral (workshop and rehearsal), Closing Gala and a united performance.
- Common finale: All choristers will sing ABBA’s “Thank You for the Music” together.
Voices and organizers
The event was presented by Torrevieja’s Councillor for Culture, Antonio Quesada, and José Miguel Ferrández, president of the organising choir Francisco Vallejos. Both the host choir and the councillor have encouraged residents and visitors – especially lovers of choral singing – to attend this edition of the Encuentro Coral internacional, which continues a long-standing local passion for choir music.
Why this festival matters
Local choral meetings like Torrevieja’s international encounter strengthen cultural exchange across regions and countries. They provide choirs with opportunities to share repertoire, rehearsal techniques and artistic experience, while offering audiences free access to live choral performances that range from regional traditions to contemporary arrangements.
How to get tickets
tickets are free. they can be downloaded through Cultura Torrevieja’s website and collected at the Teatro Municipal box office. Arrive early for the most popular concerts, especially the Opening and Closing Galas.
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Credits & Source: original report by Todo Cultura Vega Baja. For full details and organisers’ details, please visit the source below.