Monaco Boys Choir Returns to the U.S. for a Summer Tour of the East Coast

7/8/2010  Culture

The renowned boys’ choir of the Principality of Monaco has again chosen North America for its annual summer tour and will offer a series of free concerts in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Orlando, Stuart, Palm Beach, Coral Gables and Miami this July.



The musical repertoire – directed by Pierre Debat – will include sacred musical works by Charpentier, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Fauré and Franck; French and Monégasque folk songs; English-language songs such as “My Love is a Red, Red Rose” and “Joshua” and patriotic American songs “God Bless America”, “America The Beautiful” and “The Star Spangled Banner”.

The award-winning boys’ choir, founded in 1973 under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III, brings together over 30 children’s voices. Created to showcase the Principality’s historic association with culture and the performing arts, the choir is a part of the Monaco Cathedral Choir and is composed of talented children as young as eight years old, who have passed rigorous examinations to be admitted into the prestigious group. After substantial training, the group traditionally embarks on a spring tour of Europe and a summer tour to more far-flung destinations. The Little Singers, especially popular for their unusual repertoire of works written for children, have visited over 35 nations around the world and perform an average of 30 to 40 concerts a year.

The Monaco Boys Choir is placed under the patronage of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco. With of the generous support of the Monégasque government, the choir is able to donate its talents to concerts organized on behalf of humanitarian associations throughout the world.

On previous visits to the U.S., the choir has appeared at many prestigious venues including live on NBC’s Today show (1999), Yankee Stadium for a rendition of “God Bless America” at a game opening and Bryant Park in New York City (2002), the Kennedy Center in DC, the Kravis Center in Palm Beach and more.

The musical repertoire – directed by Pierre Debat – will include sacred musical works by Charpentier, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Fauré and Franck; French and Monégasque folk songs; English-language songs such as “My Love is a Red, Red Rose” and “Joshua” and patriotic American songs “God Bless America”, “America The Beautiful” and “The Star Spangled Banner”.

The award-winning boys’ choir, founded in 1973 under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III, brings together over 30 children’s voices. Created to showcase the Principality’s historic association with culture and the performing arts, the choir is a part of the Monaco Cathedral Choir and is composed of talented children as young as eight years old, who have passed rigorous examinations to be admitted into the prestigious group. After substantial training, the group traditionally embarks on a spring tour of Europe and a summer tour to more far-flung destinations. The Little Singers, especially popular for their unusual repertoire of works written for children, have visited over 35 nations around the world and perform an average of 30 to 40 concerts a year.

MONACO BOYS CHOIR - SUMMER TOUR 2010 SCHEDULE
All performances are free and open to the public

New York City Wednesday, July 7 6:00PM Church of the Holy Family 315 East 47th Street
Thursday, July 8 6:00PM St Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA Saturday, July 10 5:00PM St Bridget's Church 3667 Midvale Avenue
Washington, DC Sunday, July 11 10:00AM St John's Church Lafayette Square, 1525 H Street NW
Monday, July 12 7:00PM Holy Trinity Church 3513 N Street NW, Georgetown
Charlotte, NC Thursday, July 15 7:30PM Sardis Presbyterian Church 6100 Sardis Road
Orlando, FL Monday, July 19 & Tuesday July 20 Disneyworld Waterside Stage Downtown Disney
Stuart, FL Wednesday, July 21 7:00PM St Joseph's Church 1200 SE 10th Street
Palm Beach , FL Thursday, July 22 7:30PM Royal Poinciana Chapel 60 Coconut Row
Coral Gables, FL Friday, July 23 7:30PM St Philip's Episcopal Church 1142 Andalucia Avenue
Miami, FL Saturday, July 24 7:30PM Wertheim Performing Arts Center Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street
Sunday, July 25 12:00PM St Hugh Catholic Church 3460 Royal Road
Sunday, July 25 4:00PM Plymouth Congregational Church 3400 Devin Road, Coconut Grove

For more information, visit www.lespetitschanteurs.mc. For questions about the tour, please call (212) 286-0500 or email us.

Photo credits: G. Luci, Palais Princier de Monaco

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