Participants Universitas Cantat 2026

ELTE Savaria University Choir, HUNGARY
Conductor: Orsolya Csomó Horváthné

ELTE Savaria University Choir

 https://www.elte.hu/en/culture/art-ensemble

 
Music teacher training has been taking place on the Szombathely University campus for decades, and a choir has operated as part of this program. Since 2017, ELTE has provided the framework for this training. Teacher training currently takes place at the institution under the name ELTE Savaria University Center, Dániel Berzsenyi Teacher Training Center.

The choir adopted its name in December 2017 during the Advent concert. With this name, they wish to emphasize that the choir is not exclusively for music majors and that they warmly welcome any student from the university to join their ranks.

The choir regularly performs at the institution’s events (Advent concerts, graduation ceremonies, etc.) and has also undertaken numerous international tours. Its membership fluctuates depending on the university’s student body, and in recent years, they have been delighted that even students who have graduated from the department return to sing with them because of the friendships and shared singing experiences.

CHOIR SINGERS

Orsolya Csomó Horváthné

Horváthné Dr. Csomó Orsolya has completed her studies at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, majoring in School Music Education and Church Music. She earned a DLA (PhD) in the latter field.

She has taught music in elementary schools and solfège in music schools. She is a professor of church music at the graduate level and an instructor for future vocal teachers. She previously taught at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music. She also conducts research in the field of Gregorian chant and is a frequent speaker at international conferences. She has conducted numerous prominent choirs, working with both children and adults. The most notable include: “Capella Universitatis”, ELTE Savaria University Choir, “Pueri Castelli” Children’s Choir, and various school choirs. Her musical organizing activities include conferences, choir gatherings, musical events, and concerts. She’s also received a Commemorative Medal from the Várpalota City Council and a Silver St. Gellért Award. She has led the “Pueri Castelli” Children’s Choir since 2012 and the ELTE Savaria University Choir since 2016. She has achieved numerous international and domestic successes with both choirs.

   ELTE Savaria University Choir, HUNGARY