Auralys Vocal Ensemble

Choir presentation

A Bordeaux-based women’s ensemble of 16 singers, Auralys explores a repertoire ranging from Renaissance to contemporary creation under the direction of Elizabeth Pétillot.

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Awards & distinctions

Founded in 2011 under the name Ensemble Vocal Castafiori, the Auralys Vocal Ensemble is a women’s chamber choir composed of 16 singers. Most have conservatory training and solid experience in choral singing or solo repertoire.

Initially dedicated to opera and operetta, the ensemble has progressively broadened its repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary music. It performs a cappella or accompanied by piano, organ, harp, or a string quartet. Since 2017, Auralys has developed numerous projects in Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, often in connection with regional heritage. For its participation in the Provence competition, the choir is preparing a program centered on birds and nature, while continuing its commitment to works by female composers.

THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Pétillot

A lyric singer, pedagogue, and choir director, Elizabeth Pétillot studied singing up to doctoral level in the United States and choral conducting at the Bordeaux Conservatory in Eduardo Lopes’ class. Her solo repertoire includes Carmen, Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria rusticana, Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody. She teaches lyric singing at the Limoges Conservatory and regularly sings with the Opéra National de Bordeaux choir as well as at Saint-André Cathedral in Bordeaux.

2027 International Choral Competition in Provence, International Choral Festival in Provence 2027

Direction: Elizabeth Pétillot

France

Bordeaux - Bègles

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Auralys Vocal Ensemble

Choir presentation

A Bordeaux-based women’s ensemble of 16 singers, Auralys explores a repertoire ranging from Renaissance to contemporary creation under the direction of Elizabeth Pétillot.

.

Awards & distinctions

Founded in 2011 under the name Ensemble Vocal Castafiori, the Auralys Vocal Ensemble is a women’s chamber choir composed of 16 singers. Most have conservatory training and solid experience in choral singing or solo repertoire.

Initially dedicated to opera and operetta, the ensemble has progressively broadened its repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary music. It performs a cappella or accompanied by piano, organ, harp, or a string quartet. Since 2017, Auralys has developed numerous projects in Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, often in connection with regional heritage. For its participation in the Provence competition, the choir is preparing a program centered on birds and nature, while continuing its commitment to works by female composers.

THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Pétillot

A lyric singer, pedagogue, and choir director, Elizabeth Pétillot studied singing up to doctoral level in the United States and choral conducting at the Bordeaux Conservatory in Eduardo Lopes’ class. Her solo repertoire includes Carmen, Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria rusticana, Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody. She teaches lyric singing at the Limoges Conservatory and regularly sings with the Opéra National de Bordeaux choir as well as at Saint-André Cathedral in Bordeaux.

2027 International Choral Competition in Provence, International Choral Festival in Provence 2027

Direction: Elizabeth Pétillot

France

Bordeaux - Bègles

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