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Chorale Des Jeunesses Musicales De France, also known as the Youth Choir of France, is a classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with their beautiful harmonies and powerful performances for over 70 years. The choir was founded in 1940 by Louis Martini, a French conductor and composer, with the aim of providing young people with the opportunity to experience the joy of singing and performing classical music. The choir started out as a small group of young singers from the Paris region, but quickly grew in popularity and size. By the 1950s, the choir had become one of the most renowned youth choirs in Europe, with over 100 members from all over France. The choir's repertoire included a wide range of classical music, from Renaissance choral works to contemporary compositions. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was their performance at the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels, where they sang for an audience of over 10,000 people. This performance helped to establish the choir's reputation as one of the best youth choirs in the world, and they soon began to receive invitations to perform at major music festivals and events across Europe. Over the years, the choir has performed with some of the most renowned conductors and orchestras in the world, including Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, and the Berlin Philharmonic. They have also collaborated with many famous soloists, such as Plácido Domingo, Jessye Norman, and José Carreras. One of the choir's most memorable performances was their appearance at the 1989 Berlin Wall Concert, which was held to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall. The choir performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which includes the famous "Ode to Joy" chorus, alongside other choirs and orchestras from around the world. The concert was broadcast live on television and watched by millions of people around the world, and it remains one of the most iconic moments in the choir's history. In addition to their many performances, the choir has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. They have won several international choral competitions, including the prestigious European Grand Prix for Choral Singing, and have been recognized for their contributions to music education and cultural exchange. Despite their many achievements, the choir has remained true to their original mission of providing young people with the opportunity to experience the joy of singing and performing classical music. They continue to recruit new members from all over France, and their performances are always filled with energy, passion, and a deep love for music. Today, Chorale Des Jeunesses Musicales De France remains one of the most respected and beloved youth choirs in the world. Their performances continue to inspire audiences of all ages, and their commitment to music education and cultural exchange has helped to foster a love of classical music in generations of young people.

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