Role

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Ensemble

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Les Petits Chanteurs de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly is a French boys' choir that has been active since 1906. The choir was founded by Father Emile Martin, who was the chaplain of the Sainte-Croix de Neuilly school. The choir was initially made up of only a few boys, but it quickly grew in size and popularity. The choir's repertoire consists mainly of classical music, but they also perform contemporary pieces and traditional French songs. The choir has performed in many prestigious venues around the world, including the Vatican, the White House, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of the highlights of the choir's history was their performance at the funeral of French President Georges Pompidou in 1974. The choir sang a requiem mass at the funeral, which was attended by many world leaders and dignitaries. The choir has also won many awards and accolades over the years. In 2006, they were awarded the title of "Choir of the Year" by the French Ministry of Culture. They have also won numerous international competitions, including the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales and the Florilège Vocal de Tours in France. The choir has had many notable conductors over the years, including Father Emile Martin, who led the choir for over 40 years. Other notable conductors include Jean-Paul Penin, who led the choir from 1990 to 2000, and Francois Polgar, who has been the choir's conductor since 2000. Les Petits Chanteurs de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly has also been featured in many recordings and films over the years. They have recorded several albums of classical music, including works by Mozart, Bach, and Vivaldi. They have also been featured in several films, including the 2004 French film "Les Choristes," which tells the story of a boys' choir in a French boarding school. Despite their long history and many accomplishments, Les Petits Chanteurs de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly remains committed to their mission of providing a high-quality musical education to young boys. The choir continues to perform regularly and to inspire audiences around the world with their beautiful music.

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