Flori Canti (France) is a choir from Paris comprising three full choirs: Flori, Canta Lex (composed of members of the Paris Bar) and Sarabande (choir from the suburbs of Paris). Created by Elisabeth Hadjiisky – a psychiatrist with a passion for singing – and a group of friends, Flori Canti now counts more than 50 amateur and professional singers. Under their conductor Tsvetan Dobrev, the choir performs regularly in Paris and many other cities and often participates in competitions abroad. Tsvetan Dobrev graduated from the State Academy of Music and was among the first composers in Bulgaria to focus on electroacoustic music. As a composer, he has won many prizes including the Grand Prix at the World Competition for Electroacoustic and Digital Music in Varese (Italy). Under his influence, Flori Canti’s repertoire includes polyphonic Bulgarian songs as well as sacred and secular pieces from all over the world.   The Wall of Sound (England) is a vibrant and lively choir based in Vauxhall, London and with sister choir in the East Sussex town of Rye who perform together under the direction of Royal Academy of Music trained singing coach Sandra Scott. Established four years ago the choirs have grown from a small … Continue reading Non-Competitive International Choirs 2017