Florilège Vocal de Tours

2025 Edition: Seven Choirs from Six Countries

From May 28th to 31st, 2025, the Florilège Vocal de Tours welcomed seven choirs from six countries for its international competition. The opening concert took place on Thursday, May 28th at 8:30 PM at the Église Saint-Julien with the Ensemble Vocal Alkymia. The competition was held at the Opéra de Tours with a set program on Friday and a free program on Saturday.

Participating choirs: Aleron (Philippines), Azusa Pacific University Chamber Singers (United States), Coro San Benildo (Philippines), Ensemble Mångata (France), Female Academic Choir of College of Culture and Arts (Ukraine), Musicanova (Italy), Oñatiko Ganbara Abesbatza (Spain).

For the first time, a masterclass open to all choral singing enthusiasts was offered, led by Lithuanian composer and conductor Vytautas Miškinis.

Program

• Wednesday, May 28th, 8:30 PM: Opening Concert - Ensemble Vocal Alkymia at Église Saint-Julien
• Friday, May 29th: Competition - Set Program at Opéra de Tours
• Saturday, May 30th: Competition - Free Program at Opéra de Tours
• Saturday, May 31st: Masterclass with Vytautas Miškinis

• Seven choirs from six countries (Philippines, United States, France, Ukraine, Italy, Spain)
• Opening concert with Ensemble Vocal Alkymia
• First masterclass with Vytautas Miškinis
• Competition at Opéra de Tours