Prestigious and High-Quality Event
CantaRode has great ambitions and aims to grow into a prestigious and high-quality event. The festival takes place in the Dutch city of Kerkrade, near the German and Belgian borders, and targets a broad international audience. It is organized in a professional setting, with a jury consisting of internationally renowned conductors.
Thanks to its unique concept, the high level of participating ensembles, innovative programming, and stunning venues, CantaRode is an attractive destination for choirs from both the Netherlands and abroad.
The festival is a member of the international choir network Choral Festival Network.
Mission
CantaRode aims to become a meeting place for the world’s finest choirs. In addition, the festival seeks to promote cultural exchange between countries and to encourage choral singing in the broadest sense.
The CantaRode Foundation achieves this by organizing an international choral festival and offering high-quality concerts to a wide audience. The diversity and universal value of choral music are at the heart of its mission.
Festival Components
The choral festival features a festival competition for national and international chamber choirs in the following categories: equal voice choirs (women’s and men’s choirs) and mixed choirs. Participation is by selection through the artistic committee. The selection criteria are outlined in the festival regulations.
In addition to the competitive program, various concerts are organized throughout the region. Participating choirs perform together with local choirs or musical ensembles. Furthermore, creative and inspiring (musical) workshops are held in and around Kerkrade in collaboration with local choirs and/or music organizations.
Organization
CantaRode is an initiative of the CantaRode Foundation.
Board
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Peter Thomas – Chair
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Bert Schroën – Treasurer
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Dion Ritten – Artistic Director
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Gilbert van Goethem – Festival Management
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Jeroen Kleikers – Festival Management
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John Gubbels – Board Member
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Marloes Besse – Secretariat
Working Groups
The board is supported by various working groups.
ANBI Status
The CantaRode Foundation is officially recognized as a Public Benefit Organization (ANBI status). This means that donations to our foundation are tax-deductible under Dutch tax law.
Board Remuneration
The board members of the CantaRode Foundation receive no financial compensation for their work.
Tax Identification Number
RSIN: 852759721