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The Healing Power of Music: Horus Festival’s Impact
At the heart of Beijing’s bustling cultural landscape lies an event that transcends the conventional boundaries of music and community engagement: the Horus Festival. This festival, celebrated for its diverse showcase of talents and harmonies, holds a deeper mission that…
LA Chorus Group’s Casino Adventure
In the heart of Los Angeles, a city known for its dazzling entertainment and eclectic communities, a unique story unfolded that beautifully intertwined the worlds of casino excitement and choral harmony. This is the tale of the Harmony Highs, a…
Chorus and Casinos: The Lotus Group’s Tale
In the tapestry of unique stories that make up the world of music and gambling, few are as intriguing as the journey of the Lotus Chorus Group. This tale unfolds not in the neon-lit corridors of Las Vegas, but in…
The Larks: From Chorus to Casino Champions
In a quaint town where the echoes of a once-celebrated chorus lingered in the air, a group of vocal enthusiasts faced a dilemma that threatened the very essence of their harmony. The Larks, a community chorus group beloved for their…
Celebrating Innovation: The Horus Festival’s Unique Blend
Amid the bustling energy of cultural festivities worldwide, the Horus Festival emerges as a beacon of innovation, seamlessly weaving the time-honored traditions of festival celebrations with the modern allure of poker and casino experiences. This convergence not only enriches the…
The IFC: Pioneering Choral Music’s Interactive Future
In the heart of Beijing, where tradition meets modernity, the International Festival Chorus (IFC) has established itself as a paragon of cultural synthesis and musical excellence since its inception in 2002. By gathering seasoned choral singers from around the world,…
Nicholas Smith
Nicholas Michael Smith, OBE is currently the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Peking Sinfonietta and the International Festival Chorus, both based in Beijing, China. Each offers a regular season featuring the world’s top soloists. Under Mr. Smith’s direction,…
About the chorus
The 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. We aim to introduce…
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IFC is 100% volunteer run. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Volunteer Opportunities: Concert usher Community outreach Special event staffing Office volunteer Translator (English to Chinese)