St. Spyridon Choir
St. Spyridon Choir Χορωδία «Άγιος Σπυρίδων» | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Corfu,  Greece |
| Genres | Choral music |
| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Founder & Conductor | Christina Kalliaridou |
| Affiliation | Ionian University (Dept. of Music Studies) |
| Colors | Gold, White |
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St. Spyridon Choir (Greek: Χορωδία Άγιος Σπυρίδων, romanized: Khorodía Ágios Spyrídon) is a cultural association based in Corfu, Greece, specializing in choral music. It consists of a Children's-Youth Choir and a Women's Choir.
History
The association was founded in September 2023 in Corfu with the aim of promoting music education and choral art on the island.[1] It operates in direct collaboration with the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University, serving as a laboratory ensemble for the specialization in "Conducting Children's, School, and Youth Choirs." Within this framework, university students participate as members and assistant instructors.[2] The president of the association is Eustathios Makris, Associate Professor and Vice-Rector of the Ionian University.
Direction and repertoire
The artistic director and conductor of the choir is Christina Kalliaridou. The repertoire includes classical, traditional, and contemporary works. In addition to the works of Mikis Theodorakis, such as the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom,[3] the choir performs pieces by classical composers such as Anton Bruckner (Locus Iste) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Divertimenti), as well as contemporary works like the suite The Durrells by Derek Lawrence. Furthermore, it participates in liturgical events during Easter in Corfu and Christmas, performing Byzantine and Corfiot ecclesiastical music.[4][5]
Awards
In August 2026, the choir, conducted by Christina Kalliaridou, won 1st place in the Mixed Youth Choirs category at the World Choir Games held in Helsingborg, Sweden.[6] The choir achieved a score of 23.16 points, was awarded the Golden Diploma – Level III, and was named Winner of the Open Competition (CW), while also securing qualification for Interkultur's major events for the next five years.[7]
Additionally, the choir has received international recognition, winning the Gold Award in the category of four-part mixed youth choirs at the 14th World Peace Choral Festival, held in Vienna in July 2025.[8] During the festival, the choir performed at the United Nations headquarters, St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche), and the MuTh theater of the Vienna Boys' Choir.[9][10]
References
- ↑ "The Children's-Youth Choir "St. Spyridon" of Corfu in Chios". alithia.gr. Alithia. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Gold Award for the St. Spyridon Children's-Youth Choir". music.ionio.gr. Ionian University - Department of Music Studies. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "The Children's-Youth Choir "St. Spyridon" from Corfu at the Holy Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Chania". imka.gr. Holy Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronas. 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "St. Spyridon Children's-Youth and Women's Choir impressed the audience". enimerosi.com. Enimerosi. 2025-09-16. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Program of religious events for St. Spyridon Choir - Easter 2025". corfuland.gr. Corfuland. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ News, Corfu TV (2026-08-10). "Κέρκυρα: Στην κορυφή του κόσμου η Νεανική Χορωδία «Άγιος Σπυρίδων» στο World Choir Games 2026". Κέρκυρα Corfu TV News (in Greek). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "World Choir Games 2026 Results: The Champions Competition – Part I". www.interkultur.com. 2026-08-10. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ↑ "Gold Award for the St. Spyridon Children's Choir in Vienna!". enimerosi.com. Enimerosi. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "St. Spyridon Children's-Youth Choir in Vienna for the World Peace Choral Festival". enimerosi.com. Enimerosi. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Global distinction in Vienna for the St. Spyridon Children's-Youth Choir of Corfu with works by Theodorakis". mikisguide.gr. Mikis Guide. 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2025-12-10.