Founded in 1982 by its current conductor, Dr. Carmen Acevedo Lucío, Coralia – Concert Choir of the University of Puerto Rico – was established with the aim of exploring a repertoire that presents significant artistic, academic, and interpretive challenges. For this reason, the ensemble is composed of students and alumni of the University of Puerto Rico, who bring extensive and solid musical experience to the group.

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Their repertoire spans all historical musical periods and includes folk, Latin American, and Puerto Rican works. Throughout its musical journey, Coralia has represented Puerto Rican culture on prominent stages, elevating the name of Puerto Rico in various choral festivals and competitions. It stands as the Puerto Rican choral group with the most international presence, having left its mark in numerous countries including Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, France, Canada, the United States, South America, and the Caribbean.

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Coralia has earned numerous awards, including 15 first-place prizes in the categories of polyphony and sacred music; four second-place prizes; four third-place prizes; and special recognitions for the best interpretation of a folk piece, Renaissance polyphonic music, and most recently, the Heinrich Schütz Perpetual Trophy. The choir has also received the “Best Choir” award on two occasions among all participating ensembles in prestigious international competitions.

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Following Hurricane Maria, and in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico Choir, Coralia chose to take action and contribute to the country’s recovery by doing what they do best – singing. Thus, Canta y Siembra, Resuena la Esperanza was born, a project that became a defining moment in the trajectory of both groups. With the mission of providing physical and spiritual relief to the areas most affected by the hurricane, they distributed supplies, performed multiple concerts, and concluded each visit by planting native trees to help restore the land after the destruction and deforestation.

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Coralia is a Puerto Rican musical ensemble with deep-rooted tradition. Its legacy is evident in the more than 100 former and current members who have contributed to its rich history. It stands on stage to preserve Puerto Rican choral tradition and to offer listeners a profound and elevated choral experience.