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The Poznan Camerata Bach Choir is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Poznan, Poland. The choir was founded in 1984 by conductor and musicologist Marek Toporowski, who sought to create a group dedicated to the performance of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers. From its humble beginnings as a small group of amateur singers, the Poznan Camerata Bach Choir has grown into a world-class ensemble with a reputation for excellence in the performance of choral music. Over the years, the choir has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and music festivals around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Salzburg Festival, and the Edinburgh International Festival. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was its performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor in 1986, which was widely praised for its precision and musicality. This performance helped to establish the choir's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Bach's music in Poland and beyond. In the years that followed, the Poznan Camerata Bach Choir continued to build on its success, performing a wide range of choral works from the Baroque period and beyond. The choir's repertoire includes works by Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as contemporary composers such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener. One of the choir's most notable achievements came in 1999, when it was invited to perform at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II. The choir's performance of Bach's Magnificat was met with a standing ovation from the audience, and the Pope himself praised the choir's "exquisite interpretation" of the work. In addition to its many performances, the Poznan Camerata Bach Choir has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1995, the choir was awarded the prestigious Fryderyk Award for its recording of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, and in 2001 it received the Gloria Artis Medal for its contributions to Polish culture. Despite its many achievements, the Poznan Camerata Bach Choir remains committed to its mission of bringing the beauty and power of choral music to audiences around the world. Under the leadership of Marek Toporowski, the choir continues to inspire and delight audiences with its passionate and masterful performances of some of the greatest works in the choral repertoire.

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