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The Trapp Family is a renowned classical music group that has captivated audiences around the world with their exceptional vocal harmonies and musical prowess. The group was founded by Georg von Trapp and his wife Maria Augusta von Trapp, who were both accomplished musicians in their own right. Georg von Trapp was born on April 4, 1880, in Zadar, Croatia, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was the second-oldest son of a naval officer and grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. Georg showed an early aptitude for music and began playing the violin at a young age. He later learned to play the guitar and the accordion, and he also had a beautiful singing voice. Maria Augusta Kutschera was born on January 26, 1905, in Vienna, Austria. She was the third-oldest daughter of a successful businessman and his wife. Maria showed an early interest in music and began singing in her church choir at a young age. She later studied music and became a teacher, but her true passion was singing. Georg and Maria met in 1926 when Maria was hired as a tutor for Georg's children. Georg had been widowed twice and had seven children from his previous marriages. Maria quickly fell in love with the children and with Georg, and they were married in 1927. The Trapp Family Singers began performing together in the early 1930s. They were known for their beautiful vocal harmonies and their repertoire of traditional Austrian folk songs. The group consisted of Georg and Maria and their children: Rupert, Agathe, Maria Franziska, Werner, Hedwig, Johanna, and Martina. The Trapp Family gained international fame in 1936 when they were invited to perform at the Salzburg Festival, one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world. Their performance was a huge success, and they were soon invited to perform at other festivals and concerts throughout Europe. In 1938, the Trapp Family fled Austria to escape the Nazi regime. They eventually settled in the United States and began performing there. They quickly became popular with American audiences and were soon performing on radio and television shows. The Trapp Family Singers released several albums throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Their music was a mix of traditional Austrian folk songs and classical music. They also performed in several films, including "The Sound of Music," which was based on their life story. The Trapp Family Singers received several awards and honors throughout their career. In 1949, they were awarded the Cross of Honor for Science and Art by the Austrian government. In 1952, they were awarded the Key to the City of New York. They also received several Grammy nominations for their albums. Georg von Trapp passed away in 1947, but the Trapp Family Singers continued to perform together until the early 1960s. Maria von Trapp passed away in 1987, but her legacy lives on through her family and their music. The Trapp Family Singers were known for their beautiful vocal harmonies and their ability to connect with audiences through their music. They were a true testament to the power of music to bring people together and to transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. Their music continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.

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