2,000 singers will lead the Holy Father's Mass on Saturday in Paris. One hundred choirs from throughout France have responded to the call of the diocese of Paris, sending more than 2,000 singers. This …More
2,000 singers will lead the Holy Father's Mass on Saturday in Paris.
One hundred choirs from throughout France have responded to the call of the diocese of Paris, sending more than 2,000 singers. This unique formation of a choir is an unprecedented challenge for its two directors, Letitia Trouvet and François Polgard.
The challenge is even greater because this exceptional choir will have had only two opportunities to practice all 18 songs of Saturday’s program. The songs have been selected so that the greatest number of faithful can join in the singing.
Among the choir itself, the enthusiasm is unanimous.
"We looked for songs of quality because it is very important for the beauty of the liturgy that the songs are quality pieces, but it is also very important that the congregation can participate. So it is both quality songs and community songs."
"Already the song in itself is a sharing of something .. and then there is the aspect of sharing it with a number of incredible voices .. people that you do not necessarily know and .. yes, it is quite exceptional."
"It was really a feeling of being carried by prayer, especially that we'll sing for 200,000 or 300,000 people .. and it will be extraordinary
"I am really looking forward to Saturday. Who could ask for more? Later we will sing with God but to sing now with the Pope is not a bad deal!! It’s on the way!
One hundred choirs from throughout France have responded to the call of the diocese of Paris, sending more than 2,000 singers. This unique formation of a choir is an unprecedented challenge for its two directors, Letitia Trouvet and François Polgard.
The challenge is even greater because this exceptional choir will have had only two opportunities to practice all 18 songs of Saturday’s program. The songs have been selected so that the greatest number of faithful can join in the singing.
Among the choir itself, the enthusiasm is unanimous.
"We looked for songs of quality because it is very important for the beauty of the liturgy that the songs are quality pieces, but it is also very important that the congregation can participate. So it is both quality songs and community songs."
"Already the song in itself is a sharing of something .. and then there is the aspect of sharing it with a number of incredible voices .. people that you do not necessarily know and .. yes, it is quite exceptional."
"It was really a feeling of being carried by prayer, especially that we'll sing for 200,000 or 300,000 people .. and it will be extraordinary
"I am really looking forward to Saturday. Who could ask for more? Later we will sing with God but to sing now with the Pope is not a bad deal!! It’s on the way!
