The Kodály Choir Debrecen is one of Hungary's internationally renowned professional concert choirs. Founded by György Gulyás in 1955, the ensemble has been part of the Kodály Philharmonic Debrecen since 2011. Its extremely broad repertoire, which includes the best of the a cappella and oratorio repertoire, gives a special place to contemporary music, with hundreds of premieres to its name. As a highly acclaimed interpreter of baroque and classical music, the orchestra regularly performs with its sister ensemble, the Kodály Philharmonic, and as a guest of other renowned orchestras, both at home and abroad. The ensemble’s professional success has been shown by prestigious musical awards, including the Bartók-Pásztory Prize and the Hungarian Heritage Prize. The choir, which collaborates with a whole range of outstanding choirmasters and conductors, will be led by Principal Conductor Zoltán Kocsis-Holper from 2020.