Les Petits Chanteurs de Laval: a boys choir, ages 7 to 17. The group, which was directed by Gregory Charles for two decades, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006. Renowned as a first-class choir on a world level, they have been on television on many occasions and were featured in Steven Spielberg's film, Catch Me If You Can. Their repertoire includes sketches, dance numbers and of course, fantastically lively singing. They will once again perform at this year's Mondial Choral.
(Photo: Martin Alarie Courrier Laval)
Laval, world capital of choir singing
Ville de Laval, which has distinguished itself for the past two years as a hotbed of choir singing, can now advertise itself as the Choir Singing Capital of the World.
"The Mondial Choral Festival reflects the exceptional values that are harmonious with those of our city and which make of Laval a city recognized beyond its borders. Through activities which appeal to families and people of all ages, we illustrate our commitment to the development of cultural vitality while offering our fellow citizens a better quality of life," says mayor Gilles Vaillancourt.
City officials say they are proud of the city's association and partnership with the third annual Mondial Choral Loto-Québec (World Choir Singing Festival).
Once again, the city is combining its energies and efforts with those of the festival's artistic director, Gregory Charles, members of the organizing committee, volunteers, and thousands of choir singers who have come to Laval to make of this event an outstanding success.
As of this past weekend (June 16 and 17), more than 20 choirs have participated in the preliminary competition of the Laval National Choir Singing Contest.
Between now and July 8, thousands of choir singers and hundreds of thousands of choir-singing lovers will rendez-vous at shows taking place in all four corners of the island and at many points in-between, in an explosion of colour, song, and music that will leave no one unaffected.
Judging by the past precedent set at the first two editions of Mondial-Choral, this year's festival promises to be even more enthralling, with more participants, more diversity, and a national and international competition of choir singing showcasing the best of the best in five different categories.
(Photo: Martin Alarie Courrier Laval)
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