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ChorWerk Ruhr is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Germany. The group was founded in 2005 by Florian Helgath, a German conductor and choral director. Since its inception, ChorWerk Ruhr has become one of the most respected and sought-after choral ensembles in Europe, known for its innovative programming and exceptional musicianship. The group's early years were marked by a series of successful performances and collaborations with other artists and ensembles. In 2007, ChorWerk Ruhr made its debut at the prestigious Rheingau Musik Festival, where it performed a program of works by Bach, Brahms, and Mendelssohn. The following year, the group collaborated with the WDR Symphony Orchestra on a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which was broadcast live on German television. In 2009, ChorWerk Ruhr embarked on its first international tour, performing in France, Switzerland, and Austria. The tour was a great success, and helped to establish the group's reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic choral ensembles in Europe. Over the years, ChorWerk Ruhr has continued to push the boundaries of choral music, exploring new repertoire and collaborating with a wide range of artists and ensembles. In 2012, the group premiered a new work by the German composer Wolfgang Rihm, which was commissioned specifically for ChorWerk Ruhr. The piece, entitled "Vigilia," was a major success, and has since been performed by choral ensembles around the world. In addition to its innovative programming, ChorWerk Ruhr has also been recognized for its exceptional musicianship. The group has won numerous awards and accolades over the years, including the prestigious Echo Klassik award in 2014 for its recording of Brahms' "Ein deutsches Requiem." The group has also been praised for its performances of contemporary music, and has worked closely with composers such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener. One of the highlights of ChorWerk Ruhr's career came in 2017, when the group was invited to perform at the prestigious BBC Proms in London. The performance, which featured a program of works by Bach, Brahms, and Rihm, was a major success, and helped to further establish ChorWerk Ruhr as one of the leading choral ensembles in the world. Today, ChorWerk Ruhr continues to push the boundaries of choral music, exploring new repertoire and collaborating with a wide range of artists and ensembles. The group remains committed to its mission of bringing the beauty and power of choral music to audiences around the world, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative classical music ensembles of our time.

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