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United Kingdom

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Choral

 

Trinity College Choir, Cambridge is one of the most renowned classical music ensembles in the world. Founded in 1880, the choir has a rich history of excellence in choral music and has been recognized for its exceptional performances and recordings. The choir was founded by Arthur Henry Mann, who was the organist and choirmaster at Trinity College at the time. Mann was a highly respected musician and composer, and he saw the potential for a choir at Trinity College to become one of the best in the country. He recruited a group of talented singers from the college and began rehearsing them in the chapel. Over the years, the choir has had many members, but it has always been made up of students from Trinity College. The choir is known for its distinctive sound, which is characterized by its clarity, precision, and balance. The choir's repertoire includes a wide range of music, from medieval chants to contemporary works. One of the highlights of the choir's history was its performance at the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The choir sang the anthem "I was glad" by Hubert Parry, which has become one of the most famous pieces of choral music in the world. The performance was broadcast on the radio and was heard by millions of people around the world. Another notable performance by the choir was its recording of Handel's "Messiah" in 1958. The recording was made in the chapel at Trinity College and featured the choir, along with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and soloists including Joan Sutherland and Grace Bumbry. The recording was a huge success and is still considered one of the best recordings of "Messiah" ever made. In addition to its performances, the choir has also won many awards over the years. In 2012, the choir won the Gramophone Award for Best Choral Recording for its album "Beyond All Mortal Dreams: American A Cappella." The album featured works by American composers including Samuel Barber, Morten Lauridsen, and Eric Whitacre. The choir has also been recognized for its contributions to music education. In 2016, the choir launched the Trinity Choral Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to students who wish to join the choir but may not be able to afford the costs associated with it. The fund has helped to ensure that the choir remains accessible to all students at Trinity College. Today, Trinity College Choir, Cambridge continues to be one of the most respected and admired choral ensembles in the world. Its members are drawn from the talented student body at Trinity College, and they continue to uphold the choir's tradition of excellence in choral music. The choir's recordings and performances are enjoyed by audiences around the world, and its legacy as one of the greatest choral ensembles in history is secure.

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