# Coral Sant Jordi

> Catalan choral group

**Wikidata**: [Q8350887](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8350887)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/coral-sant-jordi

## Summary
Coral Sant Jordi is a Catalan choral group founded in 1947 in Spain. Based at the Church of Saint Philip Neri in Barcelona, this choir is documented in major international library catalogs, music databases, and academic authority systems. It maintains Wikipedia presence in three languages (Catalan, Spanish, and Italian) and is recognized as part of Catalonia's choral tradition.

## Key Facts
- Founded: 1947
- Type: Choir (instance_of)
- Origin: Spain (country_of_origin)
- Description: Catalan choral group (wikidata_description)
- Headquarters: Church of Saint Philip Neri (coordinates: 41.383417, 2.174594)
- Wikipedia languages: Catalan (ca), Spanish (es), Italian (it)
- Sitelink count: 3
- ISNI: 0000000121862484
- VIAF ID: 151940235
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n92070690
- MusicBrainz Artist ID: 784b9994-d7eb-4a31-9865-f5650ea450f1
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1215vg1f
- Yale LUX ID: group/87d21e80-2e6d-4694-bc1b-0337d67955ad
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID: coral-sant-jordi
- Gran Enciclopèdia de la Música ID: 3911
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme): 0019718
- University of Barcelona Authority ID: 981058555890606706
- ACharts.co Artist ID: coral_sant_jordi
- Facebook: CoralSantJordi

## FAQs
### Q: What is Coral Sant Jordi?
Coral Sant Jordi is a Catalan choral group founded in 1947. It operates as a choir, which is an ensemble of singers who perform choral music together.

### Q: Where is Coral Sant Jordi based?
The choir is headquartered at the Church of Saint Philip Neri in Barcelona, Spain, located at coordinates 41.383417 latitude and 2.174594 longitude.

### Q: In which reference sources is Coral Sant Jordi documented?
Coral Sant Jordi appears in the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana, Gran Enciclopèdia de la Música, Library of Congress authority files, VIAF, ISNI, MusicBrainz, and the University of Barcelona's authority system, among other international catalogs.

### Q: What languages have Wikipedia articles about Coral Sant Jordi?
Wikipedia articles about the choir exist in three languages: Catalan (ca), Spanish (es), and Italian (it).

## Why It Matters
Coral Sant Jordi represents a significant cultural institution within Catalonia's choral music tradition, with over 75 years of continuous activity since its 1947 founding. The choir's extensive documentation across major international library catalogs, music databases, and academic authority systems demonstrates its recognized standing in the choral music world. Its presence in three Wikipedia languages reflects both its regional importance in Catalonia and its broader relevance across Mediterranean cultural spheres. Choirs serve as cornerstones of cultural and spiritual life, fostering social cohesion, preserving musical traditions, and providing educational value through music literacy and teamwork.

## Notable For
- Continuous operation since 1947, representing over seven decades of Catalan choral tradition
- Recognition in the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana and Gran Enciclopèdia de la Música
- Authority file presence in the Library of Congress (n92070690)
- Documentation in Yale University's LUX research system
- Cataloging by the University of Barcelona
- Presence in international music databases including MusicBrainz
- Multilingual Wikipedia coverage across Catalan, Spanish, and Italian

## Body

### Classification and Identity
Coral Sant Jordi is classified as a choir, defined as an ensemble of singers who perform choral music together. Its Wikidata description identifies it specifically as a "Catalan choral group," placing it within the cultural context of Catalonia, an autonomous community in Spain with a distinct linguistic and musical heritage. The entity's country of origin is Spain.

### Founding and History
The choir was established in 1947. This founding date situates Coral Sant Jordi within the post-Spanish Civil War period of Catalan cultural reorganization. The organization has maintained continuous activity since its inception, representing a sustained commitment to choral music in the region.

### Headquarters and Location
Coral Sant Jordi is headquartered at the Church of Saint Philip Neri (Església de Sant Felip Neri), located in Barcelona. The precise geographic coordinates are:
- Latitude: 41.383417
- Longitude: 2.174594

This location places the choir in Barcelona's historic Gothic Quarter, an area of significant cultural and architectural heritage.

### International Library and Authority Systems

**Library of Congress**
The choir holds Library of Congress Authority ID n92070690, indicating its cataloging in the United States' national library system.

**ISNI and VIAF**
Coral Sant Jordi maintains standardized identifiers in global authority systems:
- International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI): 0000000121862484
- Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) ID: 151940235

**Academic Institutions**
The choir is documented in academic authority systems:
- Yale University LUX ID: group/87d21e80-2e6d-4694-bc1b-0337d67955ad
- University of Barcelona Authority ID: 981058555890606706

### Music Industry Databases

Coral Sant Jordi appears in multiple music industry databases:
- MusicBrainz Artist ID: 784b9994-d7eb-4a31-9865-f5650ea450f1 (referenced to MusicBrainz, Q14005)
- ACharts.co Artist ID: coral_sant_jordi
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1215vg1f

### Encyclopedic Documentation

The choir is documented in Catalan reference works:
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID: coral-sant-jordi
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme): 0019718 (referenced to Catalan Wikipedia, Q199693)
- Gran Enciclopèdia de la Música ID: 3911

### Digital Presence

Coral Sant Jordi maintains a Facebook presence under the handle CoralSantJordi.

### Wikipedia Coverage

The choir has Wikipedia articles in three languages:
- Catalan (ca)
- Spanish (es)
- Italian (it)

The total sitelink count is 3, corresponding to one article per language.

### Context: The Choir as Musical Form

As a choir, Coral Sant Jordi participates in a musical tradition with Ancient Greek origins. Choirs are classified under the genre of choral music and carry the Dewey Decimal Classification 782.5. The choir as an institution represents one of humanity's oldest forms of musical expression, serving cultural, spiritual, and community functions across civilizations.

## References

1. MusicBrainz