Ahter Destan
Ahter Destan

Choir Conductor

Ahter Destan

Impressions

Ahter Destan is a very talented and important conductor. I had a privilege of observing her work in 2004 when I served on the jury of the international Bartok competition. At the time we awarded her a special prize as the best foreign conductor — she absolutely stood out from among a group of candidates.
Philip Brunelle, PhDConductor and Founder, VocalEssence
Ahter Destan is an accomplished choral conductor and an ever-searching type of pedagogue. Her artistic life can be characterized by two words: uncompromising and as well creative. She is a born lieder, her choirs always perform to the highest musical level yet she is always modest and searching for better solutions.
Prof. Péter ErdeiFormer Head of Choral Conducting, Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
The excellent work of Ms. Destan with different ensembles is the best testimony of her skills and professionalism as a committed musician, pedagogue and conductor. The many international Prizes and Awards she has obtained in the last years are also a recognition to her artistry.
María GuinandVice President for Latin America, International Federation for Choral Music

International Awards

2004

Best Foreign Conductor Award

21st Béla Bartók International Choir Competition

Debrecen, Hungary

2005

First Prize

34th Florilège Vocal de Tours International Choral Competition

Tours, France

2010

First Prize — Summa cum laude

58th European Music Festival for Young People

Neerpelt, Belgium

2011

First Prize + Grand Prix + Best Conductor Award

3rd Antalya International Choir Competition

Antalya, Türkiye

Live Performances

Festival des Chœurs Lauréats

Festival des Chœurs Lauréats

Vaison-la-Romaine, France · 2006

Opening Track

Ubi Caritas

Maurice Duruflé

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On Stage

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