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Le Jeune Choeur de Paris is a classical music choir that was founded in 1986 by Joël Suhubiette. The choir is based in Paris, France, and is known for its exceptional performances of choral music from the Renaissance to contemporary periods. The choir has gained international recognition for its unique sound and has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world. Joël Suhubiette, the founder and artistic director of Le Jeune Choeur de Paris, was born in 1957 in the Basque Country of France. He studied music at the Conservatoire National de Région de Bayonne and later at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. Suhubiette has been a professor of choral conducting at the Conservatoire National de Région de Toulouse since 1985 and has conducted numerous choirs throughout his career. Le Jeune Choeur de Paris was founded in 1986 with the aim of promoting choral music from the Renaissance to contemporary periods. The choir's name, which translates to "The Young Choir of Paris," reflects its commitment to showcasing the work of young composers and musicians. The choir's repertoire includes works by composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Francis Poulenc, as well as contemporary composers such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener. The choir's first major performance was in 1987 at the Festival de Musique de Saintes in France. The choir's performance was well-received, and it quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional sound and musicality. In 1988, the choir won first prize at the Florilège Vocal de Tours, a prestigious choral competition in France. This was a significant achievement for the choir, as it was competing against some of the best choirs in the country. Over the years, Le Jeune Choeur de Paris has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Lincoln Center in New York. The choir has also performed at numerous festivals, including the Festival de Musique de Saintes, the Festival de La Chaise-Dieu, and the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier. One of the choir's most memorable performances was in 1999, when it performed at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II. The choir's performance was part of a special concert to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pope's pontificate. The choir performed works by Mozart, Poulenc, and Tavener, among others, and received a standing ovation from the audience. In addition to its performances, Le Jeune Choeur de Paris has also released several recordings over the years. Its first recording, "Messe de Tournai," was released in 1990 and featured works by Renaissance composers. The choir has since released several other recordings, including "Messe de Notre-Dame" by Guillaume de Machaut and "Requiem" by Maurice Duruflé. Le Jeune Choeur de Paris has also collaborated with several other musicians and ensembles over the years. In 2005, the choir collaborated with the Orchestre National de France to perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The performance was conducted by Kurt Masur and was broadcast live on French television. In 2016, Le Jeune Choeur de Paris celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special concert at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

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