The Maîtrise de Radio France, a children's choir, was founded in 1946 and was one of France's first experiences with a 'half-time pedagogical' system.
Performer Biography
Sofi Jeannin, the Musical Director of the Maîtrise de Radio France since 2008, was appointed Principal Conductor Designate of the BBC Singers in May 2017.
Instruments
The organ used in this recording is a Gerhard Grienzing organ from 2015, located in the Auditorium de Radio France.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2016 at the Auditorium de Radio France.
Performer Biography
The Maîtrise de Radio France provides free education from elementary school to high school, recruiting students through national auditions.
Performer Biography
Vincent Warnier, who plays piano and organ on this album, is a major figure in the French organ school and succeeded Maurice and Marie-Madeleine Duruflé at Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris.
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