Graduale Nobili - Profile
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How did you travel to Llangollen?
About 1200 km.
How many members are in your group?
20 - 29
What is the age range of your group?
18 - 25
When and why was your group formed?
The choir was founded in 2000 for girls who had outgrown the children’s choir at Langholtskirkja. Most of the choir have been singing together since they were 4 years old.
How often and do you rehearse?
Once every fortnight at Langholtskirkja (the church of Langholt) in Reykjavik
How many times does your group perform every year?
11 - 19
Have you performed in any other festivals and competitions in countries other than your own?
The European Youth Choir Competition in Denmark 2001, 2th place-
International music festival int Tampera, Finland 2003, 2 goldmedals –
What is the name of your conductor/leader?
Jón Stefánsson
Give us a short biography of your conductor/leader
Jón Stefánsson conductor qualified as a cantor in Iceland, then pursued further studies at the Munich Academy of Music with prof. Karl Richter, and subsequently at the Academy of Music in Vienna with prof. Michael Radulescu. Jón has been conductor, organist and chorusmaster in Langholtskirkja, Reykjavík since 1964. Jón is the founder of the Langholtskirkja Graduale Choir, which has established itself under his leadership as one of Iceland’s best youth choirs. In 2000 he founded Graduale Nobili.
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