Polyphony, Conversations Around Choral Singing

About the course

With POLIFONIA, we explore the richness of choral singing in Catalonia from the very heart of the Palau de la Música Catalana: the Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room, where the first stone of the Palau lies and from which the institution’s founding purpose branches out: choral singing and the central role of its artistic and social practice. Through a series of dialogues led by journalist and communicator Pere-Andreu Jariod, we will hear directly from the protagonists and discover the multifaceted perspective that allows us to conclude that choral singing is deeply rooted in Catalan culture and, specifically, in the very raison d’être of the Palau de la Música Catalana.

Subscribe to the 4 talks for €18

Singers

16 December 2026 – 6 pm – Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room

An inside perspective on what it means to be part of a choir. Commitment, the everyday routine of rehearsals and concerts, different repertoires and formats, the relationship with the conductor and fellow singers, the emotional bond and the experience of belonging to an institution such as the Orfeó Català.

Price: €6
Special price: €3 for FCEC members and Audicions Íntimes subscribers
Free admission: Orfeó Català members, Palau subscribers, MBA students and Palau Jove members
Duration: 90 min

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The creative process

29 January 2027 – 6 pm – Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room

The creative process: how to write for the voice and what particular features define the choir as a collective instrument. The balance between text, music and expressiveness, the relationship with conductors and the dialogue between contemporary creation and tradition.

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Voice teachers and accompanist pianists

11 March 2027 – 6 pm – Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room

With regard to voice teachers, we will address vocal technique as applied to the choir: how to build a healthy, flexible voice that is integrated within the choral group; pedagogical work with singers of different levels; the relationship between technique and expressiveness; and current challenges in vocal training.

As for accompanist pianists, we will discover their discreet but essential role, both in rehearsal and in concert. Throughout the conversation, we will learn what qualities they need, their understanding with the conductor, their support with intonation and their work on repertoire.

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Conducting a choir

2 June 2027 – 6 pm – Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room

What it means to conduct a choir, beyond rehearsals and concerts. Choosing the repertoire, the difference between preparing a work and conducting it, human leadership, the cohesion of a diverse group and the motivation of the singers. We will also address the current challenges facing the choral world and the cultural role of an institution such as the Orfeó Català.

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