The International Festival Chorus holds regular auditions for all voice parts. We are always keen to hear from experienced choral singers based in Beijing. When you apply to join IFC, we will arrange an audition date and time when you…
Now in its 15th season, International Festival Chorus (IFC) was formed in Beijing in 2002 to provide opportunities for experienced and enthusiastic choral singers from all over the world to perform large-scale choral works with orchestra at a professional standard.…
The Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, is an annual free music celebration taking place on June 21, the summer solstice. Beijing Music Day is our local event and IFC will be kicking off the French…
1. How can I schedule an audition for the choir? 2. How many concerts a year does the IFC perform? 3. Does the chorus rehearse weekly? 4. Are all rehearsals compulsory? 5. If, due to circumstances beyond my control, I…
An evening of Jazz Saturday September 17, 7pm Performers: JIN Ye, YANG Mingdeng Ticket information coming soon The bitter and the sweet: 20th century violin and piano musicSaturday October 29, 7pm Poulenc Sonata for Violin and Piano Stravinsky Suite on…
Capital M Beijing 3/F, No.2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (just south of Tian’anmen Square) Beijing 100051 China 中国北京市前门步行街2号3层 邮编 100051 map and directions Harrow International School Beijing No.287 Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang County, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100102 北京市朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村287号, 邮编: 100102 map…
The IFC does not have weekly rehearsals; instead, there is an intense period of five rehearsals in the eight days prior to each performance. Music is given out at a preliminary rehearsal two months before this, and between this time…
The International Festival Chorus and its sister orchestra, the Peking Sinfonietta, under the direction of Nicholas Smith enrich our lives immeasurably. They give us the opportunity to hear, live, some of the greatest works in the world, performed with a…
“The best voices with the best director I have yet encountered. I like the commitment of members to the whole artistic venture as well as the enjoyment of singing.” (Peter Payne, UK) “I’ve really loved making beautiful music with such…
IFC’s Summer Community Sing series invites anyone and everyone to come and sing great choral works regardless of musical experience. We provide the scores, accompanist and musical expertise, but the doors are open to everyone. Subscribe to our mailing list…
