III INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL “SARANDA GOLDEN VOICES” 2027

Open to children’s, youth and adult choirs, singing formations and vocal groups, with a maximum of 50 members per group.

Age Categories

• Children’s Choirs: at least two-thirds of participants must be 16 or younger.
• Youth Choirs: at least two-thirds must be 27 or younger.
• Adult Choirs: at least one-third must be older than 27.

Required Materials

• Application form
• Choir photo
• Conductor photo
• Recent audio recording
• Short CV
• Country flag

Rights & Recordings

By applying, choirs agree to respect authors’ rights and allow the festival to use recorded material.

• Each choir must participate in at least two festival sections.
• Each choir should prepare two performances of 8–14 minutes each.
• Section One – Performances: open-air programmes of 15–20 minutes.
• Section Two – Pop Music: choral arrangements of pop songs, 8–12 minutes.
• Section Three – Folk Music: choral arrangements of folk songs or motifs, 8–12 minutes.

Optional Excursions

1. Corfu Island – Greece

Enjoy a full-day visit to the beautiful Greek island of Corfu, exploring its charming Old Town, picturesque streets, historical landmarks, and seaside atmosphere.

2. Gjirokastër & Blue Eye

Discover the UNESCO-listed historical city of Gjirokastër, its famous castle and traditional architecture, followed by a visit to the breathtaking Blue Eye natural spring.

3. Butrint National Park & Ksamil

Explore the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint, followed by free time on Ksamil's beautiful beaches, famous for their white sand and turquoise waters.

4. Traditional Albanian Evening

Experience authentic Albanian culture through traditional cuisine, live music, folklore performances, and a memorable evening of local hospitality.