The Universitat de València Choir opens access trials for newcomers of the 2025-2026 season
Universitat de Valencia Choir (OUV), the oldest university choir of the state born in 1974, opens the access trials inscription period until 10 October: click here. Requirements are being over 18 years old and being either a university or music student.
15 de september de 2025
The OUV career depicts its dynamic nature and displays its quality, having collaborated with several and renowned orchestras, conductors and soloists, travelled around the world and performed at important auditoriums and festivals.
It has received a great deal of awards and prizes by institutions likeGeneralitat Valenciana, València City Hall,Valencian Ministry of Culture,UV,UPV, Sant Carles Academyand Valencian Music Academyamong many others.
The Choir aims not only for vocal and performance quality but also social action and cooperation between entities.
2025-2026 Season
The season starts with projects including dedicated oncerts for the retrieval and promotion of Valencian repertoire: the first one is dedicated to Valencian music during theBachera, and the second one will be a collaboration with conductor of theSpain National Choirsince 2010Mireia Barrerawith a programme dedicated to writerMaria Beneytoincluding a release of composerIsabel Manyesalong with post-war Valencian repertoire.
OUV will also collaborate withMúsica Trobadaand theTortosa Chamber Orchestra, going to Madrid and Tortosa to performMissa en FabyJohann Sebastian Bachin two concenrts.
TheBach Connectionscycle will end in Christmas withAfrican Christmas Bach, a programme byJesús Salvador Chapiin collaboration withProletaris del Ritme,La Luna de Àfricaand some of the most celebrated musicians of the Valencian scene with a fusion of Bach, jazz, rap and African music.
2026 will commence with a programme of West-European music with a record of Valencian patrimony and two theatre projects along with other repertoires.
Commited to musical education
OUV organises the CERCANT course dedicated to choir conduction and singing with state and international teachers of high prestige. The Superior CentreESMARcollaborates since last year with the practical lessons of the Degree in Conduction. OUV also collaborates with public observatories and other entities with awarenes activities and musical education.
The Choir promotes musical activities and concerts for the musical studies of its members, to improve their training with professional projects along big names of the musical scene.
'More than a choir'
According to OUV presidentPedro Díez'The choir is far more than a music group. It is formed by people of all ages, even if mainly by university students. Every person experiencing their time in the choir holds the memory in high regard thanks to the commitment and bonds created with each concert and rehearsal. The musical vitality of the Choir, the intense activities it provides. OUV leaves a positive and rewarding mark on its members'.