Maîtrise de la RTF - Rondes Nº 11

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Review by Sean Hurley

Rondes Nº 11: A Little Slice of French Childhood Magic Alright, let me tell ya about Rondes Nº 11 by Maîtrise de la RTF. It's one of those albums that feels like stepping into a sunny backyard in France, where kids are giggling and skipping around without a care in the world. This isn’t just any children’s album—it’s got heart, charm, and nursery rhymes so catchy they’ll stick to your brain like jam on toast. First off, can we talk about "Belle Rose"? Oh man, this track is something else. The melody is simple but oh-so-sweet, kinda like biting into a ripe strawberry on a summer day. There’s this pure innocence in how the choir sings it—you can almost picture little hands clapping along or feet stomping out the rhythm. I swear, every time I hear it, I’m transported back to being six years old again, sitting cross-legged on the floor while my mom hummed tunes like these. It’s nostalgic, wholesome, and honestly? Kinda makes me wanna cry happy tears. Then there’s “Mon Père Avait 500 Moutons,” which might be the quirkiest bop on the whole album. Five hundred sheep?! Like, who even needs that many? But somehow, the absurdity works. The kids’ voices bounce off each other with such joyful energy, you can’t help but smile. It’s playful, silly, and ridiculously fun. Every time I listen, I find myself counting imaginary sheep in my head (spoiler: I never make it past 20). Tracks like this remind you why nursery rhymes have been around forever—they’re not just songs; they’re tiny adventures wrapped up in music. The album was directed by Jacques Jouineau, who clearly knew what he was doing when he brought together these melodies. You can tell he wanted to capture the essence of childhood—the giggles, the wonder, the weirdness—and he nailed it. Released under the label Pergola, Rondes Nº 11 has all the hallmarks of classic French kiddie tunes: gentle harmonies, playful lyrics, and enough whimsy to fill a hot air balloon. But here’s the thing—this album isn’t just for kids. Sure, it’s perfect for toddlers learning their first songs, but as an adult, listening to it feels like finding a dusty photo album from your own childhood. It’s comforting, funny, and maybe even a little bit healing. Honestly, if more people listened to stuff like this, the world would probably be a kinder place. Oh, and random thought—I bet aliens would love this album. Imagine sending Rondes Nº 11 into space as humanity’s musical ambassador. If extraterrestrials don’t vibe with “Margoton Va-ta L’eau,” then do they even have souls? Just saying.

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Filename: matrise-de-la-rtf-rondes-n-11.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mon Père Avait 500 Moutons2:20
A La Pêche Des Moules0:55
Margoton Va-ta L'eau1:32
Belle Rose1:48

Catalog Numbers

250.011 PAF

Labels

Pergola

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • EP
  • Mono

Credits

RoleCredit
Directed ByJacques Jouineau

About Maîtrise de la RTF

French children's chorus founded in 1946 by , & and run by the French broadcasting service, . 1946-1963 - (= radiodiffusion-télévision française), led by chorus master (1937-1960) then (1953-1963). 1963-1975 - (= l'office de la radiodiffusion-télévision française), led by chorus master (1963-1975). 1975- - Renamed Maîtrise de Radio France or Radio-France, led by chorus master (1975-1979), (1979-1984), (1984-1989), (1989-1998), (1998-2007), and (2008-). For the girls' chorus of the ORTF, please use

Name Vars

  • Choeur Des Enfants de la RTF
  • Choeur Enfants RTF
  • Choeur Maîtrise de Radio France
  • Choir Boys Of The RTF
  • Choirboys Of The RTF
  • Chorale Classe Préparatoire De La Maîtrise De Radio-France
  • Chœur D'Enfants De La Radio-Télévision Française
  • Chœur Enfants RTF
  • Chœurs De La Maitrise
  • Chœurs de la Maitrise
  • Chœurs de la Maîtrise
  • Escolania De Radio Francia
  • Escolanía de Radio France
  • French Children's Chorus
  • La Maitrise
  • La Maitrise De L'O.R.T.F.
  • La Maitrise De La R.T.F.
  • La Maitrise De Radio France
  • La Maîtrise
  • La Maîtrise D'Enfants De L'O.R.T.F.
  • La Maîtrise De L'ORTF
  • La Maîtrise De La RTF
  • La Maîtrise De Radio France
  • La Maîtrise de la RTF
  • Maitrise D'enfants De La R. T. F.
  • Maitrise D'enfants De Radio-France
  • Maitrise De Jeunes Filles De La R.T.F.
  • Maitrise De L'O.R.T.F.
  • Maitrise De L.O.R.T.F
  • Maitrise De La RTF
  • Maitrise De La Radiodiffusion Francaise
  • Maitrise De Radio France
  • Maitrise de L'O.R.T.F
  • Maitrise de Radio France
  • Maitrise de la Radiodiffusion Française
  • Matrise D'Enfants
  • Matrise D'Enfants De La Radiodiffusion Française
  • Maîtrise D'Enfants De La R.T.F., La
  • Maîtrise D'Enfants De Radio France
  • Maîtrise D'Enfants De Radio-France
  • Maîtrise D'enfants De Radio France
  • Maîtrise De L'O.R.T.F.
  • Maîtrise De L'ORTF
  • Maîtrise De L'Office De La Radio-Télévision Française
  • Maîtrise De La R.T.F.
  • Maîtrise De La RTF
  • Maîtrise De La Radiodiffusion Française
  • Maîtrise De La Radiodiffusion Television Française
  • Maîtrise De La Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française
  • Maîtrise De Paris Children's Choir
  • Maîtrise De Radio-France
  • Maîtrise O.R.T.F.
  • Maîtrise de Radio France
  • Maîtrise de Radio-France
  • Maîtrise de l'O.R.T.F.
  • Maîtrise de la R.T.F.
  • Maîtrise de la RTF
  • Maîtrise de la Radiodiffusion Française
  • Maîtrise de la Rtf
  • The Chœur Préparatoire De La Maîtrise De Paris
  • Trois Solistes De La Maîtrise De Radio France
  • et Maîtrise De Radio France
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Members

  • Henri Farge
  • Jacques Jouineau
  • Thaïs Rai
  • Rebecca Moeller
  • Alice Pattonieri
  • Alma Kone-Poissonnier
  • Ama Gaucher
  • Anjali Denis
  • Coraly Poujol
  • Gilda Lebrun
  • Isaure Brunner
  • Jeanne Guezennec
  • Joséphine Solus
  • Lily Blanchard
  • Margot Brechet
  • Marguerite Leonard
  • Maïa Rocaboy

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Rondes Nº 11* by Maîtrise de la RTF is a nostalgic gem from France. It’s packed with classic nursery rhymes that have been charming kids for generations. Directed by Jacques Jouineau, this album feels like a musical time capsule. Tracks like *Belle Rose* and *Mon Père Avait 500 Moutons* are simple yet magical. It’s wild to think these songs have been around for so long, still bringing joy to children everywhere.