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The Choir of Radio France is a world-renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences for over 70 years. The choir was founded in 1948 by Marcel Couraud, who served as its first conductor until 1962. Since then, the choir has been led by a number of distinguished conductors, including Pierre Boulez, Lorin Maazel, and Myung-Whun Chung. The choir is made up of 100 professional singers, who are selected through a rigorous audition process. These singers come from all over the world and bring a diverse range of musical backgrounds and experiences to the ensemble. The choir's repertoire is equally diverse, ranging from early music to contemporary works, and includes both sacred and secular pieces. Over the years, the Choir of Radio France has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals. They have collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. They have also worked with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Claudio Abbado, and Daniel Barenboim. One of the choir's most notable performances took place in 1989, when they performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Berlin Wall. This historic performance was part of the celebrations marking the fall of the wall, and it was broadcast live to millions of people around the world. The choir's rendition of the famous "Ode to Joy" was particularly moving, and it has since become one of the most iconic performances in the history of classical music. The Choir of Radio France has also been recognized with numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2001, they were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem. They have also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, the Choc de l'année, and the Victoires de la Musique Classique, among other honors. Despite their many achievements, the Choir of Radio France remains committed to their mission of bringing the beauty and power of classical music to audiences around the world. They continue to perform regularly in France and abroad, and they are widely regarded as one of the finest choral ensembles in the world.

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