The European Association of LGBTQ+ Choirs. We currently have 140 regular and supporting members from 24 countries with 143 choirs and sub ensembles, 3 music ensembles (2 orchestras, 1 big band), 1 regional choir association.
5,500 singers and musicians are represented in our choirs and ensembles. 49 are tenor/bass ensembles, 22 are soprano/alto and 71 soprano/alto/tenor/bass, look to us for support and leadership.
We promote art, culture, and understanding between nations, staging choral singing events with participants from many European nations.
We maintain an up-to-date list of LGBTQ+ Choirs from 24 countries in Europe (and beyond) and publish events being run by these Choirs locally, and encourage people to go and support the events.
We connect new LGBTQ+ Choirs with more experienced ones so that they can avoid some of the pitfalls of starting a new Choir.
We manage and support the bidding process for choirs to bring the brilliant
Various Voices Festival to their cities.
We are actively supporting the development of LGBTQ+ Choirs in Eastern Europe, where in many countries to be LGBTQ+ is considered a crime, and people are persecuted.
We work for the emancipation of LGBTQ+ individuals in Europe and combat discrimination against these groups.
CONCRETE GOALS
OF LEGATO
Register of Addresses of LGTBQ+ choirs throughout Europe
(will be sent by mail on request).
Calendar with dates of all performances of the choirs.
Publication of the member's newsletter, LEGATO News.
Contact with partner organizations like GALA (The Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses).
Organization of regular delegates meetings.
LEGATO funds its activities through a yearly membership fee of thirty euros (€ 30.00) per.
Being a member of LEGATO opens the door to the Various Voices Choir Festival, where you can celebrate and enjoy the vibrant LGBTQ+ community from Europe and beyond. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect, share joy, and create lasting memories!
Your membership fee supports our work for the emancipation of LGBTQ+ individuals in Europe and combat discrimination against these groups.
