World Youth Choir

The World Youth Choir (WYC) is an international vocal ensemble founded in 1989 that gathers up to 100 exceptional young singers every year, selected through competitive auditions around the world. Supported by the European Choral Association, the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) and Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), the WYC fosters cultural understanding and artistic exchange. The WYC is recognised for its work promoting peace and unity, performing at prestigious events like the Olympic Games and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. In 1996, the choir was recognised as a UNESCO Artist for Peace, confirming its role as a cultural and musical ambassador. Directed by world-class conductors, the WYC offers its singers a musical, learning and intercultural experience unlike any other. During each WYC session, the young singers have the opportunity to perform in prestigious venues around the world and celebrate cultural diversity through music.

Daniel Reuss is a renowned Dutch choir director known for collaborating with prestigious vocal ensembles throughout Europe. He studied choral conducting with Barend Schuurman at the Rotterdam Conservatory. In 1990, he became the artistic director of Cappella Amsterdam, which he turned into a sought-after professional ensemble and with whom he recorded works by Sweelinck, Janáček and others. Daniel has also directed the RIAS Kammerchor of Berlin (2003–2006) and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (2008–2013), recording CDs awarded the “Diapason d’Or” and “Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik” distinctions. In 2015, he became the chief conductor of the Ensemble Vocal Lausanne. He is recognised for his ability to direct varied repertoires, from early music all the way to contemporary works. Daniel has collaborated with many renowned ensembles including the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and MusikFabrik, and has taught at the Lucerne Festival Academy.