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Chœur de l'église St. Andrew and St. Paul, also known as the Choir of St. Andrew and St. Paul's Church, is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Montreal, Canada. The choir has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century and has established itself as one of the premier choral groups in North America. The choir was founded in 1931 by Dr. Arthur Letondal, a prominent organist and conductor in Montreal. Letondal was a visionary musician who recognized the need for a high-quality choir to perform at St. Andrew and St. Paul's Church, one of the largest and most prestigious churches in Montreal. He assembled a group of talented singers and musicians and began rehearsing for their first performance. The choir's debut concert was a resounding success, and they quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional musicality and technical skill. Over the years, the choir has performed a wide range of classical music, including works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as contemporary composers such as John Rutter and Eric Whitacre. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was their performance of Handel's Messiah in 1939. The concert was a massive undertaking, featuring a full orchestra and a choir of over 200 singers. The performance was a huge success, and it established the choir as one of the premier choral groups in Canada. In the decades that followed, the choir continued to grow and evolve under the leadership of several distinguished conductors. In 1966, the choir appointed Dr. Sydney Nicholson as their new conductor. Nicholson was a renowned choral director and composer, and he brought a new level of musicality and professionalism to the choir. Under his leadership, the choir continued to perform at a high level and gained a reputation as one of the finest choral groups in North America. In 1980, the choir appointed Dr. Jean Ashworth Bartle as their new conductor. Bartle was a highly respected choral director and educator, and she brought a new level of energy and enthusiasm to the choir. Under her leadership, the choir continued to perform at a high level and gained a new generation of fans and supporters. One of the highlights of Bartle's tenure was the choir's performance at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The choir was invited to perform at the opening ceremony, and they delivered a stunning performance of the Canadian national anthem. The performance was a huge success, and it helped to raise the profile of the choir on the international stage. In the years that followed, the choir continued to perform at a high level and received numerous awards and accolades. In 1991, the choir was awarded the prestigious Healey Willan Grand Prize for their outstanding contribution to choral music in Canada. The award was a testament to the choir's dedication and commitment to excellence. Today, the choir continues to perform at a high level under the leadership of conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée. Vallée is a highly respected choral director and conductor, and he has brought a new level of musicality and energy to the choir. Under his leadership, the choir has continued to perform a wide range of classical music and has gained a new generation of fans and supporters. In conclusion, Chœur de l'église St. Andrew and St. Paul is a remarkable classical music ensemble with a rich history and a bright future.

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