Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Vocal

 

The Gumpoldskirchner Kinderchor is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with their angelic voices for over 70 years. The choir was founded in 1948 in the small town of Gumpoldskirchen, Austria, by Franz Farnberger, a music teacher who had a passion for choral music. Farnberger believed that children had a unique ability to sing with purity and innocence, and he wanted to create a choir that would showcase their talents. The choir started with just a handful of children, but it quickly grew in popularity as word spread about their beautiful singing. The choir's first major performance was in 1950, when they sang at the Vienna State Opera. This was a significant achievement for the choir, as it was rare for a children's choir to perform at such a prestigious venue. Over the years, the Gumpoldskirchner Kinderchor has performed at many other notable venues, including the Salzburg Festival, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. They have also toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, sharing their love of choral music with audiences around the world. One of the highlights of the choir's career was their performance at the 1987 World Expo in Vancouver, Canada. They were invited to represent Austria at the event, and their performance was broadcast to millions of people around the world. This was a significant achievement for the choir, as it helped to raise their profile on the international stage. The Gumpoldskirchner Kinderchor has also received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1968, they were awarded the Grand Prix of the International Choral Competition in Arezzo, Italy. This was a significant achievement for the choir, as it was the first time that a children's choir had won the competition. In 1998, the choir was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, First Class. This was a prestigious award that recognized the choir's contribution to the arts in Austria. The choir has also been awarded the Golden Medal of the Province of Lower Austria, the Silver Medal of the City of Vienna, and the Medal of Honour of the Austrian Choral Association. Despite their many achievements, the Gumpoldskirchner Kinderchor remains committed to their mission of promoting choral music and providing children with the opportunity to sing at the highest level. The choir is still based in Gumpoldskirchen, and they continue to rehearse and perform under the direction of their current conductor, Elisabeth Ziegler-Duregger. Today, the Gumpoldskirchner Kinderchor is recognized as one of the finest children's choirs in the world. Their performances are characterized by their pure, angelic voices, and their ability to convey the emotion and beauty of choral music. The choir's legacy is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and inspire them to greatness.

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