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Ensemble

 

RAI Chorus, Turin is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for decades. The choir was founded in 1951 by the Italian national broadcasting company, RAI, and has since become one of the most respected and celebrated choirs in the world. The RAI Chorus, Turin was born out of a desire to create a world-class choir that could perform a wide range of classical music genres. The choir was initially made up of just 24 members, but it quickly grew in size and reputation. Over the years, the choir has performed with some of the most famous conductors and orchestras in the world, including Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti, and Zubin Mehta. One of the highlights of the RAI Chorus, Turin's career was their performance at the 1955 Salzburg Festival. The choir was invited to perform Mozart's Requiem under the baton of Herbert von Karajan, one of the most famous conductors of the 20th century. The performance was a huge success and helped to establish the choir's reputation as one of the best in the world. In the years that followed, the RAI Chorus, Turin continued to perform at major festivals and concerts around the world. They performed at the Edinburgh Festival in 1960, the Berlin Festival in 1961, and the Vienna Festival in 1962. The choir also made several recordings during this time, including a critically acclaimed recording of Verdi's Requiem with the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1970, the RAI Chorus, Turin was awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati, which is considered to be one of the most important awards in the Italian classical music world. The award recognized the choir's outstanding contributions to the world of classical music and cemented their reputation as one of the best choirs in the world. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the RAI Chorus, Turin continued to perform at major festivals and concerts around the world. They performed at the Salzburg Festival again in 1982, and at the Ravenna Festival in 1990. The choir also made several recordings during this time, including a recording of Rossini's Stabat Mater with the London Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, the RAI Chorus, Turin celebrated their 50th anniversary with a special concert at the Teatro Regio in Turin. The concert featured a selection of the choir's greatest hits, including pieces by Mozart, Verdi, and Rossini. The concert was a huge success and was attended by many of the choir's fans and supporters. Today, the RAI Chorus, Turin continues to perform at major festivals and concerts around the world. They have performed with some of the most famous conductors and orchestras in the world, and have received numerous awards and accolades for their outstanding performances. The choir remains one of the most respected and celebrated choirs in the world, and their legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of classical music lovers.

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