Singing week / Choir week in Ilanz/Glion GR

The Voces Illiande association organizes an annual singing week / choir week for interested singers from Switzerland and abroad at the Haus der Begegnung in Ilanz/Glion in the Grisons Oberland. The choir is conducted by Willi Derungs, who works in Bern. He was born in Graubünden and has Rhaeto-Romanic roots.

The motto of Singwoche 2025 is "AMOUR - AMORE - LOVE - LIEBE". Chansons, madrigals and songs from the Renaissance period will be rehearsed, which focus on love in all its manifestations as a declaration of love, the art of seduction, eroticism and the suffering of love. Pieces from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds will be included, e.g. from the French, Italian, English and German-speaking regions. Pieces by composers such as John Dowland, Thomas Morley, Melchior Franck, Chales Tessier, Orlando di Lasso, Clément Janequin and Joosquin des Prez will be worked on. The view of love will also be illuminated from a female perspective through pieces by the two female composers Maddalena Casulana and Vittoria Aleotti.
If possible, there will be a performance at the end of the week.
There is also the opportunity to train your own voice through singing lessons.
It is also part of the tradition of this singing week that 1-2 Rhaeto-Romanic songs are rehearsed, thus creating a link to the culture and language of the Rhaeto-Romanic people.
During the singing-free time, the beautiful Surselva region offers participants numerous opportunities for walks, excursions or short hikes. In addition to singing, the group is also encouraged to stick together.
Anyone who enjoys singing and having fun with their voice is welcome. Exercise files are also provided in addition to the sheet music.

Further information on the schedule, the detailed music program and registration can be found on the Voces Illiande website.


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