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The Choir of Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over a century. The choir was founded in 1903, shortly after the inauguration of the Teatro Petruzzelli, one of the most prestigious opera houses in Italy. The choir's early years were marked by a series of successful performances, which helped establish their reputation as one of the finest choirs in Italy. Over the years, the choir has undergone several changes, both in terms of its membership and its musical direction. However, it has always remained true to its core values of excellence, professionalism, and a deep love for classical music. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was their performance of Verdi's Requiem in 1904, which was met with critical acclaim and helped establish the choir's reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of classical music. The choir continued to perform regularly at the Teatro Petruzzelli, as well as at other prestigious venues across Italy. In the years that followed, the choir underwent several changes, both in terms of its membership and its musical direction. However, it remained committed to its core values of excellence, professionalism, and a deep love for classical music. In the 1950s, the choir began to focus more on contemporary music, performing works by composers such as Stravinsky, Schoenberg, and Boulez. Despite these changes, the choir continued to maintain its reputation as one of the finest choirs in Italy. In 1960, the choir was invited to perform at the prestigious Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, where they received critical acclaim for their performance of Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms. Over the years, the choir has continued to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in Italy and around the world. They have collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and soloists in the world of classical music, including Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti, and Luciano Pavarotti. One of the highlights of the choir's recent years was their performance of Verdi's Requiem at the Teatro Petruzzelli in 2013, to mark the 110th anniversary of the choir's founding. The performance was met with critical acclaim and was hailed as a fitting tribute to the choir's rich history and legacy. In addition to their performances, the choir has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2003, they were awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati, which is considered one of the highest honors in the world of classical music. The award recognized the choir's outstanding contributions to the world of classical music and their commitment to excellence and professionalism. Today, the Choir of Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari continues to captivate audiences with their exceptional performances and their deep love for classical music. They remain committed to their core values of excellence, professionalism, and a deep respect for the rich history and legacy of classical music.

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