Cent Mille Chansons - Stellenbosch University Choir

[@CakeboyRiP]

There are many reasons to visit South Africa. Getting an opportunity to hear this choir perform live would convince me instantly to go and travel half way around the globe.

[@Ebah28]

You are most welcome here. Thank you for your beautiful comment.❤I am proudly SA🇿🇦

[@hanlieloyd9260]

O do come and visit. Awesome country, beautiful and rich in culture

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

Well, I can’t do it instantly, and I have to plan. It’s on my bucket list to hear this choir. I’ve heard it said “ decor is used to decorate space. Music is used to decorate time.

[@io132]

same feeling.

[@richardlogan1021]

See you there?

[@tomtheriault4589]

I’m 72 years old. I sang in choirs from grade 5 through college and in many church choirs, and under some exceptional directors. I’ve also directed choirs. This is the best choral sound I’ve ever heard, producing sublime sound from a wise range of genre … and all with real heart, even love. What a tribute to South Africa.

[@RINA535-36]

Lovely, like it very much,

[@RINA535-36]

That was great for somone this age.❤

[@richardlogan1021]

South African choirs, and especially this one, do everything to absolute perfection, as Interkultur repeatedly finds. That includes singing perfectly in "straight tone".

[@RINA535-36]

I like it so much, good luck.

[@RINA535-36]

THAT will be done. It was wonderfull

[@beafrisin]

Magnifique interprétation d'une chanson de Frida Bocara. Trop bien de les entendre chanter en Français. Depuis 8 ans que je les connais c'est remarquable de voir le métissage de la chorale et comme ça l'embellit.

[@nansmith8703]

Andre van der Merwe is an extraordinarily talented man who has taken this choir to the top of the log. Andre - I salute you.

[@jeanne-mancefortin960]

Je suis tellement émue d'entendre cette magnifique chanson de Frida Boccarra par une chorale incroyable.

[@tonewheel1773]

In an age of technology and apathy, as a former church organist, I truly feel I have finally heard the voice of God. At 61, I am enlightened. May God bless all choir members in the Stellenbosch University Choir.

[@Eppeque]

Quel plaisir de voir cette magnifique chorale chanter dans ma langue maternelle. Joyeux Noël à tous !

[@mandlatshabalala9815]

Which language is it and what's the meaning of the song?

[@Charlie53888]

@@mandlatshabalala9815 It’s French. If you Google the title (Cent Mille Chansons) you’ll find lots of info. Beautiful song!

[@SilentStorm27]

@@mandlatshabalala9815 it's a French song, and it is about love (the English translation of the lyrics is in the video description)

[@claudebarul448]

N'est-ce pas. Même que ça me fait limite bizarre.

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

I went to mass, and the priest said that the first Christmas is the day that heaven touched earth. When I listen to your music, I believe it.

[@Dulcitudo23059]

Merci beaucoup pour avoir chanté en français ! Ce chant m a touché et son interprétation est magnifique ! Je vous suis depuis quelques années et c est la première fois que je vous entends dans ma langue ! Merci encore pour votre superbe interprétation ! 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

[@damapikk9522]

I am listening in memory of Eliza. It was one of his favorite songs. God bless you, Eliza (2007-2025)

[@chrishodgson6302]

Everything this choir seems to do is extraordinary. They are beautiful in all aspects of the word. Thank you.

[@anniedufour4148]

Waouuuh ! Je découvre cette magnifique interprétation de la très belle chanson de Frida Boccara, j'ai les frissons et les larmes aux yeux. Merci, mille fois merci de l'avoir chantée en français.

[@catherineseror5936]

Maaagnifique Wonder full

[@inaviljoen1062]

Wat 'n heerlike verrassing om weer te hoor hoe die koor Cent Mille Chansons na 48 jr sing! Welgedaan, André en koor! Ina Viljoen. US Koor 1973 - 1976.

[@rodneyward9261]

I sing in a large Cornish Male Voice choir and you just make the hairs on my neck stand up. I have never heard a richer or more beautiful sound .I must admit to listening to you most nights....your singing brings me to tears many times. Wonderful....just wonderful.

[@gerardleroy1722]

Merci pour cette chanson chantée en français. Vous avez un talent extraordinaire ! Je vous envoie un grand bonjour de la ville de Nancy en Lorraine.

[@NdumisoMagagula1]

This performance is healing and inspiring hope. I pray that the good Lord may grant all of us the heart of loving and embracing each other. We deserve to live happily. May our loving God bless Stellenbosch University Choir for the performance of a lifetime. ❤❤❤

[@kerstinloschner7284]

Ich würde diesen Chor so gern einmal Live erleben wollen, die jungen Menschen und ihren Chorleiter einen großen Dank sagen. Sie tragen mich oft durch den Tag und geben mir neue Hoffnung, doch weitet zu machen. Es ist eine Freude, sie zu hören und auch zu sehen - Das ist die Zukunft und Hoffnung auf eine neue, bessere Welt.

[@agnesclarac6992]

Vous êtes tous, mille étoiles dans nos coeurs puissiez-vous enflammer le ciel d'Amour. Toute ma gratitude💝💫

[@darrellpuls6082]

It's hard to believe that it is almost 20 years since I was in South Africa, researching the effectiveness of their truth and reconciliation process. I fell in love with the people, the music, the food, and even the coffee! Though SA has huge problems, the people gave me hope for a more peaceful, tolerant - and forgiving - world. The Stellenbosch University Choir is an inspiration!

[@mjmarsh3034]

We visited South Africa last year and passed through lovely Stellenbosch. It was only when we got back that I found the Stellenbosch University Choir on KZbin. Since that time I've listened to and adored their music at every opportunity. What a glorious sound!

[@christianmarilleau1393]

Merci pour cette magnifique interprétation... J'en ai des frissons tant c'est beau

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

The transition from penultimate to the last note. Magic. My favourite choir ever ❤

[@richardlogan1021]

You continue to live up to the highest standards of the art of music. But the best thing you all do is speak right to the human soul. So, everyone, just take in the experience of listening to beauty that really does have the power to move people. to heal, and create hope.

[@scalamusique]

Quelle émotion de découvrir ce chœur sud-africain interpréter en français cette magnifique chanson interprétée à l'époque par la grande Frida Boccara. Merci pour ce témoignage d'humanité et de tolérance au-delà des différences, si indispensable à notre époque.

[@gmanvr4740]

Whenever I listen to this Choir I always say there's no way they will be able to top the last song I've listen and than they come back with something like this. How in Heavens name do they do this. OMG this was the master of master pieces. It made me cry. WELL DONE!!!!

[@Spasiuka]

A pronúncia francesa é perfeita!! A interpretação é sublime! O meu Muito obrigada aos membros deste grupo e ao seu genial regente André van der Merwe!! P.s. Este dança com as mãos! É encantador observá-lo!! Cumprimentos do Porto , Portugal (Sul da Europa).

[@michaelbonello7795]

it's Christmas Eve today, and I'm hearing these angelic voices...what else would one want to hear before Our Lord is born! Happy Christmas to all

[@Charlie53888]

I grew up with this song. My grandmother would often play or sing it. What a beautiful rendition this is.

[@joywilson9718]

Thank you Maestro Andre and the Stellenbosch Choir for making South Africa PROUD🙏🇿🇦

[@sugarhillblues]

Oh my God Stellenbosch, you are now challenging the choirs of Heaven.

[@ndikogiddie8147]

Heavenly just beautiful I love listening to them so much and watching the choir master direct he’s absolutely amazing 😻

[@FionaGhalustians-np2cc]

Beautiful rendition of Frida Boccara’s song. I loved it as a child. Love it! From a Soutb African abroad

[@grecoeusebio]

Merci les enfants, du plus profond de mon coeur 😌

[@alisonplant2386]

So different from more recent pieces but equally stunning and beautifully delivered. Joyeux Noel

[@teariki58]

J’ai entendu cette chanson j’avais 11 ans ! Long time ago, I ´m 65 yo ! Merci

[@jillp1840]

Listening to this on Sunday morning (Christmas Eve morning) and it's just perfect! Thank you.

[@jupiter3067]

Il y aura cent mille chansons Quand viendra le temps des cent mille saisons Cent mille amoureux Pareils à nous deux Dans le lit tout bleu de la terre Cent mille chansons rien qu'à nous Cent mille horizons devant nous Partagés de bonheur Tout étalé de nos cœurs Et des châteaux insensés Et des bateaux étoilés Et des étoiles oubliées Et tes yeux et mes yeux Dans un océan d'amour Il y aura cent mille chansons Quand viendra le temps des cent mille saisons Cent mille maisons Gravées à ton nom Parmi les moissons de la terre Cent mille chansons rien qu'à nous Cent mille horizons devant nous Partagés de bonheur Tout étalé de nos cœurs Et des pays reconnus Et des forêts éperdues Et des chagrins défendus Et tes yeux et mes yeux Dans un océan d'amour

[@kiniwobo6310]

This choir exemplifies the ideal world. Unity in Diversity!

[@lesegokomane1123]

It really does!

[@Ajoe-eg1vr]

Heaven on earth... c est juste le paradis.

[@brandonbydesign]

What a treat for Christmas! I've only been waiting 7 months for this. Thank you Andre and choir. Heavenly.

[@stefanolaspia3484]

Your music feeds the soul and gives happiness. Grazie di ❤️

[@jean-luclemaitre1157]

Fantastique!! Milles merci, j'en ai les larmes aux yeux

[@eveburton4597]

So proud to say they are from our home town. They are amazing

[@r.s.2928]

sie sind überwältigend!!!!❤

[@ayandadlamini9266]

This is beautiful 😍 🤩 👌 guys This choir gives me goosebumps ❤❤❤❤❤. It like I can get their CD or DVD because wow! The level is high

[@jepthe]

By far the best rendition of this beautiful song I've heard. I love the open sound of the lead tenors with that subtle resemblance to the Frida Boccara voice color. Just wow.

[@SilentStorm27]

You guys somehow dug up an old French song from the 70's, and wow, just wow !! Your rendition of it is hauntingly beautiful and moving *tips hat*

[@sergeallart8784]

Magnifique, et dans un très bon français. vous êtes tous trè beaux !

[@sergeallart8784]

très beaux

[@kobiepretorius5543]

Beautiful arrangement of this beautiful song from many moons ago. Well done to Andre and the choir

[@abrahampresence8297]

The most notable sound for me personaly is the the quality of the bass voices, rich and deep and form an exelent foundation for the rest of the voices. There is so much balance in the sound and it speak to the heart.

[@etutorsdigitalschool2215]

What a special gift for Christmas. Thank you

[@maestyasaes8368]

I sang this almost ten years ago in my school's choir, and discovering that in South Africa, such a heavenly choir did it too is an amazing feeling. Thank you, it's beautiful

[@suzannevanderwalt9405]

I am in awe looking at the diversity of these peoples and the wonder of how beautiful this is. This fills me with wonder and hope for tomorrow.

[@sebsstianmaag7718]

i´m 29Years and listen only to Rap/Techno but this one hit´s diffrent. Peace for my soul thanks to you guys :)

[@vincenzogiaconia6234]

Meravigliosi!! Bravissimi! 🎼🎵🎶❤❤

[@sheilaannscholey4200]

How absolutely, unbelievably beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@tomaszjastrzebski5826]

Fantastic!!!! Bravo,bravo, bravo!!!

[@nomvulasukazi8982]

I love this song, it makes my brain clear ❤

[@VMMv35124]

Хочеться слушать снова и снова

[@LucianoJannone]

Merci, une douceur pour mes oreilles. Et quelle justesse. Incroyable.

[@martinnganga]

This is Epic ❤ ...The solo group,the choir, Andre the director, everything is just flowing...what a Christmas gift.

[@sallybenoit8824]

De toute beauté!

[@raelabuschagne9934]

Magnificent. The choir fills me with joy.

[@emmanuelboulicot2231]

Wonderful interpretation of a beautiful love song. It reminds me of the deep emotion and my tears I had when I was a child when I listened to it sung by the choir that my father led at the time.

[@r.s.2928]

Wunderbar... Stellenbosch Choir, einfach nur großartig!!! wie ein bisschen von einer anderen (besseren) Welt...weiterhin so große Erfolge. kommt bitte nach Deutschland!!!

[@lynneshinohara650]

This choir is just amazing. My mother was a children's choir director for 30 plus years so I have been singing for a long time. Our daughter has been in the Arizona State Devil Clefs and has done some amazing things! Gathering together to sing is one of Earth's oldest traditions and this choir shows us why!!! I teach 3rd grade in Northern California and on Fridays as I wrap up the week and get ready for the next - Listening to your sublime music is a celebration and cleansing of goodness that you share with the world! Salve Regina has been my favorite for years, but this Cent Mille Chansons - is amazing and heart felt too! The key change is ethereal. Thank you - every member of Stellenbosch Choir, and Andre van der Merwe.

[@gruyerolivier1842]

Magnifique....pg Paris You sing with your heart...

[@Ebah28]

This is GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!❤you guys absolutely ROCK❤❤❤❤❤I am in heaven.❤❤❤❤❤

[@agathavandoesburg7297]

Beautiful 😍 thank you all, and Merry Christmas ❤❤

[@emmanuelboulicot2231]

Remarquable prononciation, merci

[@struiswaai]

Net die Here kan verduidelik hoe mooi hierdie is. Divine melody.

[@kumoingeengunouanivi]

No You did not😭😭😭😭😭😫 I've been looking for such a sound here in England and I can't find it yet and y'all came and healed my soul😭😭

[@louisehardenberg5840]

There is such a sound in England too, voces8 are magnificent.

[@kumoingeengunouanivi]

@@louisehardenberg5840 I know bit they are a chamber not a big squad🥰

[@louisehardenberg5840]

@@kumoingeengunouanivi That's true, with many members in tune of course there is a special richer / thicker sound 🙂

[@alankruza997]

Exceptional, as always.

[@kvarta_lv]

C'est vraiment très beau !

[@artscreators123]

Divine!

[@Abasifreke2797]

What a sound!

[@brankajosilo-perry8889]

Pure beauty! Thank you so much.

[@lachoraleghana4222]

This is beautiful!!!❤

[@gustavoibarra9787]

Maravilloso! Gracias ❤

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

Beautiful blend of heavenly voices!

[@fabricemarie8471]

Mervellous !

[@branislavpesev3239]

🎉😊🎉 : Beautiful music and performance, thank you !!! 💕💕💕

[@daughter_IK]

This is beyond belief! So beautiful! Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@brjack1526]

Stunning.

[@leonh101]

So divine

[@Ajoe-eg1vr]

It is like my soul meets God. Un ocean de bonheur

[@miavos3610]

Magnifique!!!

[@annemartine]

Tears!

[@fabricemarie8471]

I fallin in love with your choir, you are on my mind all day, think you so much :)

[@sergegrun5058]

Cent mille et mille bravo

[@Pensilvania65000]

C´est magnifique!

[@mistermornevanderberg]

If this doesn't move you then I don't know what will

[@sandramilagres209]

Maravilhoso!!! 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤

[@Meintewassenaar]

This is absolutely beautiful and very mesmerising! Thank you ❤

[@susananegrinbenech5918]

Sublime!!!!!!

[@philyew3617]

Simply Stunning! Thank you everyone. May you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

[@paolafoglieri3824]

Semplicemente meraviglioso ❤

[@osteenc.chisupa2029]

Amazing!!! 😮

[@monicahammes7404]

Twee maal vanjaar gehoor, by KUESTA en daarna by die Woordfees. Baie dankie, dis 'n wonderlike uitvoering van die gunsteling.

[@fabioaparecido8103]

Muito lindo e magnífico 👏🏾👏🏾 Brazil 🇧🇷

[@leoniedijxhoorn6239]

Is this the first hint that you are coming to europe ? 🙏 Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@Charlie53888]

I was thinking, and hoping, the same!