Le OFF des Choralies : Chantez au soleil !

Mathieu Le Nestour is a singer, pianist, composer, arranger specialising in pop music, and vocal coach. He was a member of the Chœur National des Jeunes and has contributed to numerous albums, including Chansons et comptines de notre enfance, which was awarded a platinum disc in 2012. On stage, he has collaborated with artists like Slimane and Yoann Freejay. Winner of the 1st prize for composition in Tours in 2009, Mathieu co-founded Arcane Productions, a company that specialises in vocal team-building. Alongside Denis Thuillier, he forms the duo VoCA, which delivers workshops and masterclasses, including leading the Open singing at the Choralies in 2019 and 2022. Pianist for the Chant Commun des Choralies 2025

Bassey Ebong, a singer, songwriter, and choir director, draws inspiration from gospel, traditional South African songs, jazz, pop, and classical music. After leading the Lagos Central Mass Choir, he founded the Bloom Gospel Choir in Paris, where he was the director for 10 years. Known for his ability to engage both beginners and experienced singers, Bassey creates inclusive and supportive environments. He has led workshops at the Choralies in 2019 and 2022 and regularly collaborates with choirs in France (Cepravoi, ARPA), the UK, and Spain. In addition to his work with choirs, Bassey composes for films and leads artistic and educational projects. Leader with Eléonore Le Lamer of the Chant Commun des Choralies 2025

Eléonore loves to explore vocal dynamics and the interactions between singers with her choirs. She holds a Diploma of National Professional Musician (DNSPM) in choral conducting and a Diploma of Musical Studies (DEM) in opera singing. Trained by Régine Théodoresco and Agnès Brosset, she is actively involved in arts education at the Opéra de Rennes and collaborates with institutions such as the Opéra-Comique, the Théâtre des Champs Élysées, and the Centre National Chorégraphique in Roubaix. Eléonore is the artistic director of the Mysterious Opus Company and teaches at music schools, working with singers from beginners to professionals. In 2022, she led two workshops at the Choralies festival. Leader with Bassey Ebong of the Chant Commun des Choralies 2025