Since its creation in 1987, the Chœur de Chambre de Namur has championed the musical heritage of its home region while exploring the great works of the choral repertoire. It has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Peter Phillips, Christophe Rousset and Richard Egarr, and has performed at prestigious festivals across Europe.
The choir has received numerous awards for its recordings, including nominations for the Victoires de la Musique Classique, the Diapason d’Or and the Grand Prix de l’Académie Charles Cros in 2003. He has also received awards from the Académie Française and the Octaves de la Musique.
Since 2010, the choir has been under the artistic direction of Leonardo García Alarcón. Under his direction, the choir has taken part in major productions such as Cavalli’s Eliogabalo at the Paris Opéra and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas in Liège. The choir’s 30th anniversary in 2017-2018 was marked by an international tour of Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and works by Lully and Handel, with TV recordings and CD recordings.
Between 2020 and 2023, the choir expanded its repertoire to include choral works by Handel, Bach Passions and Monteverdi operas, as well as collaborations with Christophe Rousset, Julien Chauvin, Reinoud Van Mechelen and Alexis Kossenko. The choir has also tackled operetta with Offenbach’s La Vie Parisienne. The Chœur de Chambre de Namur’s repertoire ranges from the Middle Ages to contemporary music, reflecting its versatility and commitment across the ages.