InDONNAtion choir wins Grand Prix at international festival in Montenegro

The InDONNAtion female choir, from the Larissa Municipal Conservatory, won the Grand Prix at the 11th International Choral Festival in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. This victory marks the choir's return to the international competitive stage after eight years.

In addition to the Grand Prix, the ensemble earned a gold medal and first prize in the female choir category with a score of 98/100. They also received the Best Performance in Religious Music award for their rendition of ‘Salve Regina’ by Javier Busto. The festival featured 23 vocal groups from seven different countries.

The Thessaly Region expressed its congratulations to the choir and their conductor, Dimitris Ktistakis. Regional Governor Dimitris Kourtas noted that the success is supported by the ‘Thessaly 2021–2027’ program, a 12-million-euro initiative designed to provide long-term resources and stability for cultural organizations in the region.