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Choeur De La Radio Suisse Romande, also known as the Swiss Romande Radio Choir, is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over 70 years. The choir was founded in 1941 by the Swiss conductor and composer Ernest Ansermet, who was also the founder of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. The choir was initially created to perform alongside the orchestra, but it quickly gained recognition for its outstanding performances and became an independent entity. The choir is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is made up of around 40 professional singers who are selected through a rigorous audition process. The choir's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from early music to contemporary works, and they have collaborated with some of the world's most renowned conductors and orchestras. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was their performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in 1951, which was conducted by Ansermet himself. The performance was a huge success and cemented the choir's reputation as one of the finest in Europe. In the following years, the choir continued to perform with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and other orchestras, and they also began to undertake international tours. In 1961, the choir was invited to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival, which was a major milestone in their career. The performance was highly acclaimed, and the choir received invitations to perform at other prestigious festivals and venues around the world. In the following years, the choir continued to tour extensively, performing in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. One of the choir's most notable collaborations was with the conductor Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1976, they performed Verdi's Requiem together in Berlin, and the performance was recorded and released as an album. The album received critical acclaim and is still considered one of the finest recordings of the work. Over the years, the choir has also collaborated with many other renowned conductors and orchestras, including Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Chailly, and the London Symphony Orchestra. They have also performed with many soloists, including Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and Cecilia Bartoli. In addition to their performances, the choir has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1989, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, and in 1995, they received the Prix de la Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture. They have also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for their recordings. Today, the choir continues to be one of the most respected and admired classical music artists in the world. They regularly perform at major festivals and venues, and their recordings are widely acclaimed. The choir's commitment to excellence and their passion for classical music have made them a beloved institution in the world of classical music, and they continue to inspire audiences around the world with their exceptional performances.

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