Successful Swiss choirs at the Choir Olympics
At the 5th European Choir Games in Norrköping, Sweden, the Knabenkantorei Basel under the direction of Oliver Rudin became "European Champions". The male voices of the Boys Choir Lucerne were also awarded gold medals.
The Knabenkantorei Basel, whose members are between 14 and 25 years old, came out on top in the "Musica Sacra with accompaniment" category under the direction of Oliver Rudin. It came first in both the Champions Competition and the Grand Prix of Nations and was awarded gold medals.
She received another gold medal in the "Youth Choirs" category of the Champions Competition. At this competition, they were beaten by the male voices of the Boys Choir Lucerne by one point. The choir, conducted by Andreas Wiedmer, also won a gold medal in the "Youth Choirs" category at the Grand Prix of Nations. The two choirs brought home five out of a total of 25 gold medals awarded.
