PITTSTON — The French boys choir Matrise des Hauts de France will perform at St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., on Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Matrise des Hauts de France (Petits Chanteurs de Lambersart – French Boys Choir) is a group of about 30 singers from the town of Lambersart and the city of Lille, France. Since its founding in 1970 by Regis Decool, the choir has performed during school breaks in France as well as throughout Europe and North America. The boys have been involved in numerous special events over the years, such as singing at the White House, participating in the Pueri Cantores International Congresses, and singing in Rome’s St. Peter Basilica in the presence of Pope Francis. They are regularly asked to perform for television programs, conventions, competitions, and festivals around the world.
The vocal quality acquired by the choir allows it to perform an extensive repertoire of sacred music as well as popular music. Through its numerous international concerts, the Matrise des Hauts de France strives to convey its continuous search for quality in the interpretation of the polyphonic repertoire devoted to children’s voices. This level of excellence can only be reached with the complete well-being and self-development of the young choristers who, by singing and traveling, find an incomparable source of cultural enrichment and personal accomplishment.
For more information, contact St. John the Evangelist Parish office at 570-654-0053 or email rdmicca@aol.com.
