Women's Choir “Atbalss” Receives Two Gold Medals and the Champions’ Cup

The Liepāja University Women's Choir "Atbalss" has just returned from the 2nd European Choir Olympics in Magdeburg, Germany, having won the prestigious title of European Champion in the folklore category of the Champions League, as well as a Gold Medal and the Champions’ Cup. In addition to these achievements, the choir "Atbalss" earned the right to participate in the 1st Nations Grand Prix, where it also won a Gold Medal.

The Liepāja University Women's Choir „Atbalss” is the first choir in Latvia to have won gold medals at both the World and European Choir Olympics, as well as at the Nations Grand Prix. In addition to participating in competitions, the LiepU Women's Choir „Atbalss” also took part in a choir gathering led by Mārtiņš Klišāns, a member of the jury of the 2nd European Choir Olympics.

Every two years, the competitions bring together the world's best choirs. In 2017, the 3rd European Choir Olympics will take place in Latvia, in Riga, while the 2nd Nations Grand Prix will be held in Berlin, Germany.