# Choir of the Théâtre du Châtelet

> French choir

**Wikidata**: [Q133757042](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133757042)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/choir-of-the-theatre-du-chatelet

## Summary
The Choir of the Théâtre du Châtelet is a French musical group and ensemble of singers associated with the Théâtre du Châtelet. Functioning as a choir, it performs choral music, typically under the direction of a choir director.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Identified as a French choir and an instance of a musical group.
- **Organization**: The choir is a part of the Théâtre du Châtelet.
- **Function**: Defined as an ensemble of singers performing choral music.
- **Library of Congress Name**: Listed as "Chœur du Théâtre du Châtelet" (Authority ID: no00011122).
- **VIAF ID**: 167920499 (preferred), 316759827.
- **ISNI**: 0000000122004502.
- **GND ID**: 5199707-1.
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France IDs**: 13955022p and 16978528p.

## FAQs
### What is the Choir of the Théâtre du Châtelet?
It is a French musical group classified as a choir, which is an ensemble of singers. It is organizationally part of the Théâtre du Châtelet.

### How is the choir classified in library and knowledge systems?
The entity is widely indexed in international authority files, including the Library of Congress (no00011122), the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF 167920499).

### What defines the musical nature of this group?
As a choir, the group is a subclass of a vocal ensemble and organization dedicated to the genre of choral music.

## Why It Matters
As a specific instance of a choir associated with a major theater, the Choir of the Théâtre du Châtelet represents the integration of vocal ensemble performance within a theatrical context. Choirs serve as a cornerstone of cultural life, providing a unique method for collective musical expression through harmony. In professional settings, such choirs contribute significantly to the classical music ecosystem, preserving historical repertoire and facilitating the performance of complex vocal works that require organized groups of singers, section leaders, and directors.

## Notable For
- **Institutional Affiliation**: Being a distinct part of the Théâtre du Châtelet.
- **Broad Bibliographic Recognition**: Extensive cataloging across major international libraries, including the National Library of Spain, National Library of Israel, and Yale University.
- **Choral Classification**: Serving as a specific example of the "choir" class of musical groups, which originated in Ancient Greece.

## Body
### Identity and Classification
The Choir of the Théâtre du Châtelet is explicitly defined as a **French choir**. In terms of hierarchical classification, it is an instance of a **musical group** and falls under the broader class of **choir** (an ensemble of singers). The concept of a choir, which provides the template for this entity's function, is defined as a vocal ensemble and organization typically led by a choir director. The repertoire of such ensembles generally includes a wide range of vocal music, such as classical choral works, sacred music, and secular compositions.

### Organizational Structure
The entity is structurally a **part of** the Théâtre du Châtelet. This relationship places the choir within a specific theatrical and performance context. The general operational model for choirs—likely applicable here via its class definition—involves a choir director or conductor, section leaders for individual voice parts, and potentially an accompanist or administrative support.

### International Authority and Identifiers
The Choir of the Théâtre du Châtelet maintains a robust presence in global bibliographic databases, confirming its established status in the cultural record.

**Library and Archive Identifiers:**
*   **Library of Congress (LCCN)**: no00011122 (Authorized Name: *Chœur du Théâtre du Châtelet*).
*   **Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)**: 13955022p and 16978528p.
*   **Virtual International Authority File (VIAF)**: 167920499 (preferred value) and 316759827.
*   **German National Library (GND)**: 5199707-1.
*   **ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier)**: 0000000122004502.
*   **IdRef (French Higher Education)**: 080714412.
*   **Canadiana Name Authority**: ncf10414901.
*   **National Library of Poland (NUKAT)**: n2016065983.
*   **National Library of Spain (BNE)**: XX4774188.
*   **National Library of Lithuania**: LNB:BEBs;=BS.
*   **National Library of Israel (J9U)**: 987007572972005171.
*   **BIBSYS (Norway)**: 3073681.
*   **RERO (Library Network of Western Switzerland)**: A003900586.
*   **Yale University (LUX)**: group/c2919ebf-113b-46de-a795-bd06228e62ea.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File