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]
| 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 |
For the 2023 edition Kammerchor Manila from Quezon City (Philippines) swept 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
edit- ^ a b Except for 2020–2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
References
edit- ^ "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.