Choeur de chambre les éléments

What Choeur de chambre les éléments does

Chœur de chambre les éléments is a private cultural association headquartered in Toulouse, France, operating a chamber choir under the artistic direction of Joël Suhubiette. Its primary activity is the production and performance of choral music, spanning staged opera (Iphigénie en Tauride, Fortunio, Le Domino Noir, Hamlet, Le Comte Ory), concert programs, and contemporary creation including world premieres such as the 2026 commission by composer Barbara Assiginaak. Beyond the core ensemble, the organization runs the Centre national d'art vocal and Mission Voix Occitanie, a summer academy (Académie d'été), amateur practice programs (Pratique Amateur), professional formation, and Action Culturelle outreach, and organizes the national Chants Libres en Occitanie festival in partnership with the Fondation Orange.

The entity monetizes through a mixed public-private model: ticket and touring revenue, sales of CD and vinyl recordings, individual donations via a "Nous soutenir" program, and institutional subsidies from DRAC Occitanie, Région Occitanie, Département de la Haute-Garonne, and Ville de Toulouse. Distribution combines live concerts, touring, physical discography, and digital channels including a blog, email newsletter, and active profiles on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. The customer base comprises concert audiences (primary), amateur singers, and musical learners, served through a hybrid segmentation approach centered on event-driven engagement.

Name

Choeur de chambre les éléments

Legal name

Les Éléments

Website

https://les-elements-leblog.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Les éléments is a Toulouse-based French cultural association operating a chamber choir under Joël Suhubiette, producing concert programs, opera, and contemporary premieres, alongside vocal-arts training, amateur practice, and the Mission Voix Occitanie regional initiative, funded primarily by public institutional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber Choir & Vocal Arts

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Performing Arts & Music Lessons (Dance, Drumming, Instrument Lessons, Theater) (THAJAKAC), Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Chamber choir performances
• Choral music concerts
• Vocal arts education
• Cultural outreach programs
• Choral music recordings

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Concert and Performance Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for concerts, performances, and touring programs including their WAVES OF LIGHT tour.
2. Public and Institutional Funding: Support from government cultural institutions including DRAC Occitanie, Région Occitanie, Département de la Haute-Garonne, and Ville de Toulouse.
3. Discography Sales: Sales of recorded music including CD and vinyl releases such as WAVES OF LIGHT.
4. Donations and Support: Voluntary support from individuals through their 'Nous soutenir' (Support Us) program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Les Éléments is a Toulouse-based cultural association that runs a professional chamber choir delivering live choral concerts, opera productions, and touring programs. Beyond performance, it operates a Centre national d'art vocal, a Mission Voix Occitanie regional initiative, and runs educational and outreach programs (summer academy, formation, action culturelle, amateur practice) along with physical discography releases (CD and vinyl).

Product overview

Les Éléments is a chamber choir organization based in Toulouse, France, offering a portfolio of choral music programs and services. The core offering centers on the Chœur de chambre (chamber choir) which performs classical repertoire including operas and concerts. Supporting programs include the summer academy (Académie d'été), discography releases on CD and vinyl, cultural outreach (Action Culturelle), amateur practice programs (Pratique Amateur), professional training (Formation), and the Mission Voix Occitanie regional initiative. The organization also organizes events such as the annual season programming, touring performances, and the Chants Libres en Occitanie festival.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chœur de chambre: The chamber choir ensemble of Les Éléments
• Centre national d'art vocal
• Mission Voix Occitanie

Products and services

• Concert Programs (Chœur de chambre) Live choral performances and opera productions delivered by the Chœur de chambre Les Éléments for concert audiences at venues in Toulouse and on tour, including regional and international touring.
• Discography (CD and vinyl releases) Physical music releases (CD and vinyl) of the choir's recorded programs, including the WAVES OF LIGHT recording, available to individual consumers.
• Académie d'été (Summer Academy) Summer academy program offering workshops and performances for singers and music enthusiasts, including the 2026 'An English Journey' edition.
• Formation (Vocational training) Educational and training programs for singers, including pedagogical methods such as the VOCES8 method with Paul Smith, and vocal training workshops.
• Action Culturelle Cultural outreach activities including cultural mediation and community engagement through choral music, delivered to local audiences and communities.
• Pratique Amateur Amateur vocal practice programs enabling community participation in choral singing for amateur singers and hobbyists.
• Festival Chants Libres en Occitanie National choral singing festival hosted in Occitanie (26-28 June 2026), initiated by the Fondation Orange, in which Les Éléments participates.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Barbara Assiginaak (Composer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026Composer of a new world premiere commissioned by Les Éléments for performance on June 27, 2026. Represents a creative collaboration for contemporary music creation.
• DRAC Occitanie (Préfet de la région Occitanie)coreOthersDirection Régionale des Affaires Culturelles (DRAC) of Occitanie region, a French government cultural agency. Listed as a partner on the organization's website, providing institutional support for cultural activities.
• Région OccitaniecoreOthersOccitanie Regional Council, a local government entity that supports regional cultural initiatives. Listed as a partner providing regional government support.
• Département de la Haute-GaronnecoreOthersDepartment of Haute-Garonne government entity, supporting cultural activities at the departmental level. Listed as a partner with a dedicated logo on the website.
• Ville de ToulousecoreOthersCity of Toulouse municipal government, providing local government support for the chamber choir's operations and cultural programs. Listed as a key partner.
• Paul Smith / VOCES8secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of VOCES8 ensemble, invited by Mission Voix Occitanie to share the VOCES8 pedagogical method. Represents an educational/skill-sharing partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chanticleer: US-based professional vocal ensemble with comparable size, repertoire breadth, and a parallel mix of touring, recording, and educational programming.
• Accentus: Leading French chamber choir under Laurence Equilbey with a comparable mix of concert touring, recordings, and educational programming, and similar reliance on French public cultural funding.
• The Sixteen: UK vocal ensemble combining concert touring, award-winning recordings, and education/outreach programs through its Genesis Foundation—analogous multi-revenue business model.
• VOCES8: UK-based vocal ensemble active in concerts, recordings, and choral education (including the Paul Smith/VOCES8 method already used by Les Éléments). Highly comparable business model combining touring, discography, and pedagogical outreach.
• Collegium Vocale Gent: Belgian chamber choir performing early and contemporary repertoire with extensive recording and international touring—comparable scope, scale, and choral-repertoire positioning.
• Ensemble Organum: French vocal ensemble specializing in medieval and early repertoire under Marcel Pérès—comparable niche French vocal ensemble with strong regional base and educational outreach.
• Les Arts Florissants: French period-instrument and vocal ensemble founded by William Christie with comparable institutional structure, French public funding exposure, and operatic/choral programming.
• Pygmalion: French vocal and instrumental ensemble led by Raphaël Pichon, active in opera and choral performances with a comparable blend of concert, recording, and French institutional support.

Broad incumbents

• Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists: Established British vocal ensemble with global touring and large discography under John Eliot Gardiner—broader scale but directly comparable choral repertoire, recording model, and educational initiatives.

Emerging players

• Cappella Mediterranea: French/Swiss early-music vocal ensemble directed by Leonardo García Alarcón with comparable concert and opera programming, but smaller scale and earlier-stage institutional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/choeur_elements
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=n71bcXUavbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/100063708931727
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/choeur-de-chambre-les-%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
• Instagraminstagram.com/choeur_leselements

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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