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Adelaide Chamber Singers is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Adelaide, Australia. The group was founded in 1985 by Carl Crossin, who remains the artistic director and conductor to this day. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exceptional performances of choral music, both in Australia and internationally. The Adelaide Chamber Singers began as a small group of singers who shared a passion for choral music. Under the leadership of Carl Crossin, the ensemble quickly grew in size and reputation. The group's first major performance was in 1986, when they performed at the Adelaide Festival of Arts. This performance was a great success, and it helped to establish the Adelaide Chamber Singers as one of the leading choral ensembles in Australia. Over the years, the Adelaide Chamber Singers have performed at many major festivals and events, both in Australia and overseas. Some of the highlights of their career include performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the Festival of Voices in Tasmania. The group has also performed with many leading orchestras, including the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. One of the defining features of the Adelaide Chamber Singers is their commitment to performing new and contemporary choral music. The group has commissioned and premiered many new works by Australian composers, including Ross Edwards, Anne Cawrse, and Paul Stanhope. They have also collaborated with many other artists, including the Australian Dance Theatre and the Adelaide Festival of Arts. The Adelaide Chamber Singers have received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1998, they won the prestigious Australian National Choral Association Award for Best Performance of an Australian Composition. They have also been nominated for several ARIA Awards, which are the Australian equivalent of the Grammy Awards. In 2015, the group was awarded the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. Despite their many achievements, the Adelaide Chamber Singers remain committed to their mission of promoting choral music and supporting Australian composers. They continue to perform regularly, both in Adelaide and around the world, and they are always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with audiences and promote the art of choral singing.

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