The Auroville Choir

The central aim of the Auroville Choir is to promote human unity and to foster a more harmonious collectivity through the joy of singing together, while working to refine singing and develop musicality. In 1991 the choir was started and conducted by Pushkar Carlotto an aurovilian of Italian origin. From 1993 till date, it has been directed by Nuria Casanova, an aurovilian from Catalonia, Spain.

Today the Auroville Choir consists of 54 singers, from many different nationalities, in the age group of 18 to 86 years. It is a group of people that love to sing together, and works with a strong and steady dedication. It meets regularly twice a week and performs 1 or 2 times a year.

The Choir performs à cappella as well as with accompaniment of the piano or other instruments. It explores western classical choral music from all time periods including the renaissance, baroque, classical and romantic eras and in different genres such as sacred and oratorio, opera, lied and chanson. It also performs choral music written by contemporary composers and songs from the repertoire of musicals, gospel, folk music and pop.

The Choir members come from many different countries. While it is a big challenge to work with a group of people from so many different cultures and musical backgrounds, it is very rewarding for the singers and audience alike to see, and hear, how well they can blend together, manifesting unity and harmony.