European GP for choral Singing 2012

Enrique Azurza

is one of the most outstanding and dynamic Spanish choral directors of his generation. In 1991 he received the Prize for Best Director at the Varna International Contest in Bulgaria. He directs the KEA vocal ensemble for contemporary music, the Choir of the University of the Basque Country, and the Coro Lírico in Cantabria. He also conducted the Hodeiertz Choir from 1995 until 2011. He studied choral conducting in Basque Country and Stockholm and teaches choir singing at Musikene, the College of Music of Basque Country. In 1996, together with the Hodeiertz Choir from Tolosa, Enrique Azurza participated in the 4th World Symposium on Choral Music held in Sydney, Australia. He was also the Spanish representative in the 9th World Symposium in Puerto Madryn, Argentina, 2011 with the Grupo Vocal KEA. He has taught numerous conducting courses and singing masterclasses, and serves as an advisor for the Tolosa International Choir Contest. He is regularly invited to participate at various national and international contests as juror.