MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR

The Moscow Boys Choir® is a careful blending of heavenly soprano voices with the rich resonance of bass, tenor and baritone sound that brings a distinct Russian flavor to the choral experience. Biography The Moscow Boys Choir® has toured North America for 11 years and in the Fall of 2012, they will return for their 12th North American Tour. Founded in 1957, this choir is among Russia's most prestigious all-male choirs. In Moscow, members of the choir attend a special school called The Moscow Boys Capella that provides both general education and musical training. Being selected as a member of the touring company of The Moscow Boys Choir is no easy feat. Hand-picked from over 400 students, these highly talented youngsters have the voices of angels. However, they must also have the discipline to match their talents. There is a level of honor for these boys to be members of the choir, but there are no lifestyle advantages. They must work and study like everyone else. The boys traditionally begin their life in music as early as age 5, but are not allowed to perform for audiences until age 9. The Choir performs works by composers such as Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Rachmaninov, and Bernstein. Additionally, the choir performs religious compositions by Russian, American, and European composers as well as popular Russian folk songs. Audiences will be musically transported to faraway places including Russia, Europe, the Americas, and more as the choir showcases Christmas Classics as well as new and vibrant pieces, many sung in their language of origin.