Latvia honors its exceptional school choirs, awarding them with AKROPOLE prizes valued at €10,000 for their captivating child performances.
The XIII Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival, held this summer in Riga, showcased the exceptional talent of various school choirs across Latvia. The competition was fierce, with numerous choirs vying for top spots in different categories.
In the MIXED CHOIRS Group B, the Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 Mixed Choir emerged victorious, taking home the first place prize. The Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 Mixed Choir Frekvence and the Riga Āgenskalns State Gymnasium Mixed Choir followed closely behind, securing second and third places, respectively.
The Riga State Gymnasium No. 2 Mixed Choir's win earned them a cash prize of €1250. The Riga Āgenskalns State Gymnasium Mixed Choir and the Riga School Children and Youth Centre Girls' Choir Riga, who came in third and second place, respectively, each received €1250 in the form of an Akropole gift card.
In the MIXED CHOIRS Group A, the Jelgava Secondary School No. 4 Mixed Choir ROTĀ clinched the top spot, pocketing a cash prize of €1250. The Riga Technical College Youth Choir Mīts and the Liepaja Children and Youth Centre Mixed Choir Reverberācija took third and second places, respectively.
The Boys' Choirs Group A saw the Riga Lithuanian Secondary School Choir Kibirkštys of forms 5-12 and the Riga Rīnūži Secondary School Choir Prima of forms 4-12 competing fiercely. The Riga Lithuanian Secondary School Choir Kibirkštys of forms 5-12 came in third place, while the Riga Rīnūži Secondary School Choir Prima of forms 4-12 took second place. The first place winner of this group was not specified in the available sources.
The FORM 4-9 CHOIRS Group A was won by the Ventspils Music Secondary School Choir Nošu planētas, with the Riga School Children and Youth Centre Girls' Choir Riga and the Liepaja Music, Art and Design Secondary School Girls' Choir taking second and third places, respectively. The first place prize of €500 was awarded to the Liepaja Music, Art and Design Secondary School Girls' Choir.
In the FORM 5-12 CHOIRS Group B, the Balvi Music School Choir of forms 2-9 won the Grand Prix prize at the Choir Competition. The Ikšķile Secondary School Choir of forms 5-12 took first place, followed by the Ventspils Music Secondary School Choir Nošu planētas in third place.
Kaspars Beitiņš, CEO of SIA Akropole Latvija, expressed his support for the children and teachers who bring culture and unity to life through their performances. The prizes awarded to each choir will give them the opportunity to choose what they need most to further their musical endeavours.
Despite the lack of authoritative details about the winners and results of the 2021 XIII Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival Choir Competition in the sources retrieved, interested parties are encouraged to check the official website or social media channels of the Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival, the Latvian Ministry of Culture, or related Latvian cultural institutions for more information. News archives from Latvian media covering cultural festivals around 2021 may also provide relevant information about the competition outcomes and winners.
- The exceptional talent on display at the XIII Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival extended beyond just music, showcasing the diverse culture and lifestyle of Latvia’s youth.
- The Home-and-garden segment of the festival may have offered workshops and demonstrations, providing education and self-development opportunities through practical skills.
- As the competition concluded, entertainment took center stage with various choirs performing, reinforcing the importance of music in the lifestyle and culture of Latvian youth.
