{"id":572,"date":"2017-03-20T21:37:08","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T20:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/?page_id=572"},"modified":"2026-10-18T22:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:36:49","slug":"la-nostra-storia-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/index.php\/la-nostra-storia-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story &#8211; English Version"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It started in Parma in 2014, based on an idea by Maestro Leonardo Morini: to create a space where young people who had completed their studies could continue to grow their passion for choral singing. After conducting five school choirs in the city, Leo felt the desire to create something new\u2014a group capable of bringing together diverse voices, experiences, and energies, united by the desire to make music together.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, <strong>Cor de\u2019 Vocali<\/strong> was born, initially as an amateur group that soon became a proper association, carrying on the legacy of the Parma-based choir <em><strong>Quod Libet<\/strong><\/em> and establishing the <strong>A.P.S. Cor de\u2019 Vocali<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the choir has grown without losing what makes it special: enthusiasm, curiosity, and the joy of sharing an experience that goes far beyond singing. Today, the group brings together young choristers united by a passion for music, a desire to put themselves out there, and a willingness to tackle ever-new challenges together.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>Music as a gathering space<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From its earliest years, Cor de\u2019 Vocali has been actively involved in the cultural and social life of Parma, collaborating with local associations and organizations, including the <em><strong>Al Portico<\/strong><\/em> Volunteer Association and the Compagnia <em><strong>In\u2026stabile<\/strong><\/em>, the <strong>Cooperativa Fiorente<\/strong>, <strong>Fa.Ce. Parma<\/strong>, <strong>V.A.P.A. Parma<\/strong>, <strong>ANCeSCAO Parma<\/strong>, and the <em><strong>Centro Giovani Esprit<\/strong><\/em> of the Cooperativa Eid\u00e9, which hosts the choir\u2019s weekly rehearsals.<\/p>\n<p>For us, singing also means gathering together, building relationships, and putting music at the service of the community. Every collaboration is an opportunity to share something authentic and to discover how choral singing can bring together different people and communities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>One single voice, many musical genres<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Our musical identity is built on curiosity and the freedom to explore different genres and musical styles. Our repertoire varies from rock to pop, from musicals to classical and sacred music, all the way to traditional music, with a particular fondness for a cappella arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Shaping this journey above all is <strong>Maestro Leonardo Morini<\/strong>, who composes most of the arrangements, created specifically to highlight the ensemble\u2019s unique characteristics and personality. Each piece thus becomes an opportunity to experiment, seek new balances, and transform many different voices into a single cohesive sound.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gruppopazzi-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1191 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gruppopazzi-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a>This musical openness has also led us to explore unexpected territories: in 2016, we began collaborating with the gothic metal band <em><strong>Dark Lunacy<\/strong><\/em> on the album <em><strong>The Rain After the Snow<\/strong><\/em>, an experience that expanded our horizons and opened the door to new projects.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><strong><em>From our home stage to international festivals<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Over the years, concerts, music festivals, and events have become valuable opportunities to share our music, meet other ensembles, and forge lasting friendships.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG-20170515-WA0018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1195 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG-20170515-WA0018-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG-20170515-WA0018-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG-20170515-WA0018-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG-20170515-WA0018-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG-20170515-WA0018-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG-20170515-WA0018.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a>We participated in the <em><strong>September Choral Festival<\/strong><\/em> in Castelnovo ne\u2019 Monti in 2017, the <a href=\"https:\/\/faksfestival.com\/\"><em><strong>FAKS Festival<\/strong><\/em><\/a> in\u00a0Vrsar, in Croatia, in 2017 and 2022, the <em><strong>Sui Sentieri del Canto<\/strong><\/em> festival in Monchio delle Corti in 2018, and numerous events in Emilia-Romagna and Trentino, including collaborations with the <em><strong>Intreccio di Valli<\/strong><\/em> choir, <em><strong>La Vallata In\u2026Cantata<\/strong><\/em>, the <em><strong>ANIN<\/strong><\/em> Choir festival in Villa Lagarina, and the 14th \u201cinCanti Corali\u201d Festival in Vaiano in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>In Parma, too, we built, concert by concert, a network of collaborations with the city\u2019s choral and cultural groups. We participate in events such as <em><strong>Voci della Terra<\/strong><\/em> and the <strong><em>Festival<\/em> Tanzi<\/strong>, and we collaborate with school choirs,particularly for Christmas concerts,as well as with local associations and organizations dedicated to promoting the region.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, we also took an important step as organizers by launching the <em><strong>Festival Cori tra i Colli<\/strong><\/em>: an opportunity to return the hospitality we\u2019ve received over the years and bring numerous choral concerts to the province of Parma.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, in 2026, we participated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/festivalpusteria.org\/\"><strong><em>Alta Pusteria International<\/em> Festival<\/strong><\/a>, where we had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with choirs from diverse backgrounds. New friendships and collaborations were born, already looking toward the future, with the goal of organizing choral exchanges and continuing to spread music far and wide.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>Contests and awards<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Over the years, our musical journey has also brought us great satisfaction. At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lupusinfabulart.it\/gran-premio-coramare\/\"><em><strong>Coramare Competition<\/strong><\/em><\/a> in Sestri Levante, after taking second place in 2019, we reached the highest honor in 2025 by winning the <strong>Grand Prize<\/strong>. This success was made even more special by the award given to our Maestro, who was named <strong>Best Conductor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, we also won the award for <strong>Best Performance<\/strong> in the a cappella category at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lupusinfabulart.it\/gran-premio-coramare\/\"><em><strong>Etna Cori Estate Festival<\/strong><\/em><\/a> in Sicily: another important recognition of our artistic journey and the passion we put into every performance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>Releases<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 2019, we released our first studio EP, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordevocali.com\/index.php\/poplifonia\/\"><strong>#PO(P)LIFONIA<\/strong><\/a>, a project that reflects our passion for pop music and our search for new sounds. Five years later, on the occasion of the association\u2019s tenth anniversary, we celebrated ten years of music and friendship with a concert at the <strong>Paganini Auditorium in Parma<\/strong>, which led to our first live EP: a record of the emotions shared on stage and the journey we\u2019ve taken together. Two distinct releases that capture important moments in our history and our desire to keep growing, one voice at a time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>What now?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While our concerts and awards tell the story of our journey, the true spirit of Cor de\u2019 Vocali lies in what happens every week, rehearsal after rehearsal: the friendship that unites us, the dedication with which we approach each song, and the energy that flows when our voices come together.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of it all is our relationship with our Maestro, \u201c<strong>Leo<\/strong>\u201d: a musical guide, but also a friend, who guides us as we grow and recognizes the unique qualities of each voice.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Cor de\u2019 Vocali is a vibrant and continuously evolving ensemble. We continue to seek new opportunities to come together, experiment, and share our passion, bringing with us everything we\u2019ve built over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to those who have accompanied us this far, to those who have listened to us grow concert after concert, and to those who have yet to discover us.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Our story continues. We look forward to seeing you at our next concert!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<table class=\"center\" style=\"border: 2px solid #cccccc; width: 400px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><strong>Director<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Leonardo Morini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: 2px solid #cccccc;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><strong>Sopranos<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><strong>Mezzo-Sopranos<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><strong>Altos<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><strong>Tenors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><strong>Basses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Lucia Balloni<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Carolina Aimi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Chiara Acerbi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Eleonora Ampollini<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Christian Amato<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Grazia De Mitri<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Teresa Calzetti<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Adriana Bellanova<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Lorenzo Bertolotti<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Nicola Bodria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Francesca Pelati<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Laura Gandolfi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Anna Bonomo<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Pietro Larghi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Giuseppe Carc\u00f2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Elena Remigio<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Gessica Mussi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Nuria Ferroni<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Alessandro Martucci<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Luigi Cavarretta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Teresa Paganuzzi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Nicole Galloni<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Salvatore Mazzei<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Guido Larghi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Valentina Moia<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Rocco Paganuzzi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Marija Segovic<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Giorgio Maria Zinno<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"center\" style=\"border: 2px solid #cccccc; width: 400px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Drums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\">Luis Pezzoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It started in Parma in 2014, based on an idea by Maestro Leonardo Morini: to create a space where young people who had completed their studies could continue to grow their passion for choral singing. 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