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Chor Der Bayreuther Festspiele, also known as the Bayreuth Festival Choir, is a renowned classical music choir based in Bayreuth, Germany. The choir was founded in 1876 by Richard Wagner, a German composer and conductor, who also established the Bayreuth Festival, an annual music festival dedicated to the performance of his own works. The choir's early years were marked by the premiere performances of Wagner's operas, including "Tristan und Isolde," "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," and "Parsifal." The choir quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional vocal abilities and became an integral part of the Bayreuth Festival's success. Over the years, the choir has undergone several changes in leadership and membership, but has remained a vital part of the Bayreuth Festival. In 1951, Wilhelm Pitz became the choir's conductor and led the group for over 30 years. Under his direction, the choir continued to perform at the Bayreuth Festival and also toured internationally, gaining a wider audience and recognition for their exceptional performances. One of the choir's most notable performances was at the 1976 Bayreuth Festival, which marked the centenary of the festival's founding. The choir performed Wagner's "Ring Cycle," a series of four operas that tell the story of a magical ring and the struggles of the gods and mortals who seek to possess it. The performance was a massive undertaking, involving over 1,000 performers and lasting for several days. The choir's contribution to the performance was widely praised, and it remains one of the most memorable moments in the Bayreuth Festival's history. In addition to their performances at the Bayreuth Festival, the choir has also collaborated with other notable conductors and orchestras. In 1983, the choir performed with the Berlin Philharmonic under the direction of Herbert von Karajan, one of the most celebrated conductors of the 20th century. The performance was recorded and released as an album, which received critical acclaim and further cemented the choir's reputation as one of the finest in the world. The choir has also been recognized with several awards and honors over the years. In 1976, they were awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit, one of the highest honors in the state of Bavaria. In 1996, they received the Herbert von Karajan Music Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievements in classical music. Today, the choir continues to perform at the Bayreuth Festival and remains an important part of the festival's legacy. They have also expanded their repertoire to include works by other composers, including Beethoven, Brahms, and Verdi. Despite the passing of time and changes in leadership and membership, the choir's commitment to excellence and dedication to their craft remain as strong as ever.

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