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Coro del Teatro de la Zarzuela is a classical music ensemble that has been entertaining audiences for over 160 years. The ensemble is based in Madrid, Spain, and is known for its exceptional performances of zarzuela, a Spanish form of operetta. The ensemble was founded in 1856 by Francisco Asenjo Barbieri, a Spanish composer and conductor. Barbieri was a prominent figure in the zarzuela world, and he wanted to create a choir that could perform the music with the same passion and energy that he felt when he composed it. He gathered a group of talented singers and musicians, and the Coro del Teatro de la Zarzuela was born. Over the years, the ensemble has had many members, but some of the most notable include sopranos María Galvany and Conchita Supervía, tenors Hipólito Lázaro and Plácido Domingo, and baritone Carlos Álvarez. These singers have helped to establish the ensemble as one of the premier zarzuela choirs in the world. One of the highlights of the ensemble's history was its performance at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. The choir performed zarzuela pieces for an international audience, and their performance was met with great acclaim. This performance helped to establish the ensemble as a world-class choir, and it paved the way for future performances on the international stage. In addition to its performances at the Barcelona International Exposition, the Coro del Teatro de la Zarzuela has performed at many other prestigious venues around the world. The ensemble has performed at the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, among others. These performances have helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the finest zarzuela choirs in the world. The ensemble has also received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1998, the Coro del Teatro de la Zarzuela was awarded the National Music Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. This award recognized the ensemble's contributions to the world of classical music and its role in promoting Spanish culture around the world. Another notable award that the ensemble has received is the Gold Medal for Fine Arts, which was awarded by the Spanish government in 2011. This award recognized the ensemble's outstanding contributions to the arts and its role in promoting Spanish culture and music. In addition to its performances and awards, the Coro del Teatro de la Zarzuela has also made many recordings over the years. Some of the most notable recordings include "Zarzuela Arias" with Plácido Domingo, "Zarzuela Gala" with Montserrat Caballé, and "Zarzuela: La Gran Vía" with Carlos Álvarez. These recordings have helped to preserve the zarzuela tradition and introduce it to new audiences around the world. Today, the Coro del Teatro de la Zarzuela continues to perform zarzuela music with the same passion and energy that Francisco Asenjo Barbieri envisioned when he founded the ensemble over 160 years ago. The ensemble's performances are a testament to the enduring power of this unique form of classical music, and they continue to inspire audiences around the world.

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