WELCOME TO THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
MUSIC ACADEMY FOUNDATION
Music is the language of all peoples, binding us together through our humanity and artistic expression.
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Music reminds us that around the world and across all of the earth’s borders, we are more alike than we are different.
About VBCMAF
The Vienna Boys Choir Music Academy Foundation is a member of the Vienna Boys Choir family founded in October 2015 in Hong Kong. The Foundation is dedicated to cultivating talents with global consciousness and cross-cultural competence. We also aspire to promote harmony among different nations, races, and communities through the proven means of music.
Educational Objectives
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To nurture children talented in music on a platform of international education
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To build up personal character, qualities and values
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To develop the enterprising spirit, cross-cultural competence and global perspective of students
Social and Economic Objectives
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To promote the value of art and creative disciplines
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To cultivate the current and future audience
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To build up the talent pool to enhance the cultural development of Hong Kong
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To support the development of creative industries with training and employment
Governance
Irene Au
Director
Water Cheung
Director
Gerald Wirth
Director
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
The Vienna Boys Choir originated from the Austrian imperial court in 1498 and is one of the eldest and best-loved choirs in the world. Today, there are 100 choristers grouped into 4 touring choirs named after famous composers associated with the Choir’s history (Bruckner, Haydn, Mozart, and Schubert). As one of the national treasures and cultural icons of Austria, the Choir sings not only at the Imperial Chapel every Sunday and at official occasions but gives up to 300 performances for 500,000 spectators around the world every year.​The VBC’s repertoire ranges from medieval chant to experimental music and newly commissioned works. They have produced an impressive collection of recordings and films since 1933.
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