Ganbara Choir wins the Antonio José competition in Burgos

The Oñati choir secures first prize for the second time, as in 2016, and earns a spot in the National Grand Prix.

Ganbara Abesbatzak irabazi du Burgosko Antonio José lehiaketa

Ayuntamiento de Oñati

The Ganbara Choir has won first prize at the Antonio José choir competition in Burgos, scoring 88.43 points. Along with this award, the Oñati-based choir has also secured a place in the National Grand Prix of Choral Singing to be held in Granada.

Four choirs participated last Saturday in the competition held in Burgos. The Oñati choir, despite performing fourth, did well for both the conductor and the jury, as indicated by Aitor Biain. At the awards ceremony, the Ganbara choir received 3,000 euros and a trophy.
They have also earned a spot to compete in the National Grand Prix of Choral Singing, scheduled for March next year in Granada. This engagement will necessitate adjustments to the academic year's planning, Biain mentioned, emphasizing their enthusiasm.
It is noteworthy that the Ganbara Choir had previously won this Antonio José competition in Burgos 10 years ago, in 2016. In this year's edition, the Cantabrian group Coro Joven de Santander came in second place, and the Asturian group Ensamble vocal de Gijón, third. The Cantabrian choir also received the audience award.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Oñati (26/10/2026)