Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime

Bio

• The choir consists of forty singers aged 15 to 25 years and it aims to promote a high-quality choral training throughout the region of Normandy. Bringing culture and music to the heart of rural areas of the region, the choir’s repertoire is mostly sung a cappella.
• Singing works from the Renaissance to contemporary music, the choir is committed to supporting contemporary art. They pursue a comprehensive music education (choral singing, vocal technique, musical culture, music theory, works analysis) and many singers are preparing to become professional musicians. Through a demanding practice and international influence, the choir Maîtrise de Seine-Maritime offers singers a unique pre-professional experience.
• Choir has remarkable recent achievements - 2017: Gold medal and 2nd Prize Claudio Monteverdi Choral Competition Venice (Italia), 2018: 1st Prize cum Laude European Music Festival in Neerpelt (Belgium), 2018: Silver medal Rimini International Choral Competition, 2019: Winner of the Grand Prix of Nations Gothenburg 2019 category GP7 Gospel, Spiritual, Music of Spirit and Faith.