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Canzonetta Chamber Choir is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1991 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The choir has gained a reputation for its high-quality performances of choral music from a range of different periods and styles, and has become one of the most respected choirs in Scotland. The founding members of Canzonetta Chamber Choir were a group of friends who shared a passion for choral music. They decided to form a choir that would focus on performing music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as contemporary choral works. The choir's name, Canzonetta, is Italian for "little song," and reflects the group's focus on smaller-scale choral works. The choir's early years were spent rehearsing and performing in and around Edinburgh, building up a loyal following of fans who appreciated the group's commitment to excellence and attention to detail. In 1994, the choir was invited to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival, one of the most prestigious arts festivals in the world. This was a major milestone for the group, and helped to establish its reputation as one of the leading choirs in Scotland. Over the years, Canzonetta Chamber Choir has performed at many other major festivals and events, both in Scotland and further afield. The choir has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles, including the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. These collaborations have allowed the choir to explore a wider range of repertoire and to develop its own unique sound and style. One of the highlights of Canzonetta Chamber Choir's career was its performance at the 2003 BBC Proms, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. The choir performed a program of works by Bach, Handel, and Purcell, and received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. This performance helped to raise the choir's profile even further, and cemented its reputation as one of the leading choral ensembles in the UK. In addition to its performances, Canzonetta Chamber Choir has also won a number of awards and accolades over the years. In 2001, the choir won the prestigious Sainsbury's Choir of the Year competition, beating out hundreds of other choirs from across the UK. This was a major achievement for the group, and helped to establish its reputation as one of the best choirs in the country. Canzonetta Chamber Choir has also released several recordings over the years, including a critically acclaimed album of works by Scottish composer James MacMillan. The choir's recordings have been praised for their clarity, precision, and emotional depth, and have helped to spread the group's reputation beyond Scotland and the UK. Today, Canzonetta Chamber Choir continues to perform regularly in and around Edinburgh, and is widely regarded as one of the leading choral ensembles in Scotland. The choir's commitment to excellence and its passion for choral music have helped to inspire a new generation of musicians and music lovers, and its legacy will continue to be felt for many years to come.

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