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Opera Lafayette Chorus is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over two decades. The chorus was founded in 1995 by Ryan Brown, a conductor and musicologist, with the aim of reviving the forgotten operas of the 18th century. Since then, Opera Lafayette Chorus has become a leading voice in the world of classical music, known for their innovative and historically informed performances. The birth of Opera Lafayette Chorus can be traced back to Ryan Brown's passion for the music of the 18th century. Brown, who had studied musicology at Harvard University, was fascinated by the operas of the French Baroque era, which had fallen out of favor in the centuries that followed. He believed that these operas deserved to be heard again, and that they could be brought to life in a way that would resonate with modern audiences. With this vision in mind, Brown founded Opera Lafayette Chorus in 1995. The chorus was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who played a key role in the American Revolution. Brown saw Lafayette as a symbol of the cultural exchange between France and America, and he hoped that Opera Lafayette Chorus would continue this tradition by bringing the music of 18th century France to American audiences. In the early years of its existence, Opera Lafayette Chorus focused on performing the operas of Jean-Philippe Rameau, a French composer who was one of the most important figures of the Baroque era. The chorus quickly gained a reputation for their innovative and historically informed performances, which were praised for their authenticity and vitality. Over the years, Opera Lafayette Chorus has expanded its repertoire to include other composers of the 18th century, such as Christoph Willibald Gluck, André Grétry, and François-André Danican Philidor. The chorus has also collaborated with a wide range of artists, including dancers, actors, and visual artists, to create multidisciplinary performances that bring the music of the 18th century to life in new and exciting ways. One of the highlights of Opera Lafayette Chorus's career was their performance of Rameau's opera "Les Indes Galantes" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2008. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement Opera Lafayette Chorus's reputation as one of the leading voices in the world of classical music. In addition to their performances, Opera Lafayette Chorus has also been recognized for their contributions to the world of classical music. In 2011, the chorus was awarded the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the art form of opera in the United States. The award was a testament to the chorus's commitment to preserving and promoting the music of the 18th century, and it helped to raise their profile even further. Today, Opera Lafayette Chorus continues to be a leading voice in the world of classical music. The chorus has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center, and the Royal Opera House in Versailles.

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