Role

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Ensemble

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

Mozart-Chor Linz is a renowned classical music choir based in Linz, Austria. The choir was founded in 1956 by conductor and music teacher, Franz Farnberger. The choir is named after the famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born in Salzburg, Austria, just a few hours away from Linz. The choir started as a small group of music enthusiasts who shared a passion for classical music and choral singing. Under the guidance of Farnberger, the choir grew in size and reputation, and soon became one of the most respected choirs in Austria. Over the years, the Mozart-Chor Linz has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and music festivals in Europe and around the world. The choir has collaborated with many renowned conductors and orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights of the choir's career was their performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1967. The festival is one of the most important classical music events in the world, and the Mozart-Chor Linz was honored to be invited to perform. The choir received rave reviews for their performance of Mozart's Requiem, and their reputation as one of the best choirs in Europe was firmly established. In 1974, the choir was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Mozart's Mass in C minor. The award is given to the best classical music recordings of the year, and the Mozart-Chor Linz was the first Austrian choir to receive the honor. The choir has also performed in many other important music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Prague Spring Festival. They have also toured extensively in Europe, Asia, and North America, and have performed in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Mozart-Chor Linz has recorded many albums over the years, and their recordings of Mozart's Requiem, Mass in C minor, and Great Mass in C minor are considered some of the best recordings of these works. The choir has also recorded works by other composers, including Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. The choir has had several conductors over the years, including Franz Farnberger, who led the choir for over 30 years. Other notable conductors include Alois Glassner, who led the choir from 1988 to 2000, and Wolfgang Mayrhofer, who has been the choir's conductor since 2000. Today, the Mozart-Chor Linz continues to be one of the most respected choirs in Europe. They perform regularly in Linz and other cities in Austria, and also tour internationally. The choir is known for their beautiful sound, impeccable technique, and passionate performances, and they continue to inspire audiences around the world with their music.

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