La Chorale Française de Melbourne, Australie
History
La La La was founded in 1998 by Catrine Berlatier, who wanted to share her native French music with the people of her adopted country.
Since that time, La La La has grown from a small ensemble of 10 or so people, to a full-scale choir encompassing up to eight singing parts. The choir currently comprises about 35 members, with ages ranging from 13 to . . . much older.
La La La is tackling an ever-broadening range of music of increasing complexity and has built up a reputation of excellence under Musical Director Paola Bastreri-Grey who has been with the choir since 2004. We believe we are the only French language community choir in Australia.
Past Performances and Venues
Montsalvat Choral Festival
La La La has also been broadcast on SBS radio.
Music for the Soul series at Northcote Uniting Church
The Boite World Music Café in North Fitzroy and Surrey Hills
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Annual conference of the French Teachers' Association of Victoria
Melbourne Immigration Museum
Lygon Street Festival
National Gallery of Victoria
The Alliance Française of Melbourne
The Melbourne Museum
Daylesford Singers Festival