Period

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Modern

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Choral

 

 

Film

 

 

Opera

 

The New London Children's Choir is a classical music ensemble that has been delighting audiences with their angelic voices since their founding in 1991. The choir is based in London, England, and is made up of children aged between 7 and 18 years old. The choir has gained a reputation for their exceptional performances and has won numerous awards for their outstanding contributions to the world of classical music. The New London Children's Choir was founded by Ronald Corp, a renowned conductor, composer, and pianist. Corp had a vision of creating a choir that would provide children with the opportunity to learn and perform classical music at the highest level. He wanted to create a choir that would be a platform for young singers to showcase their talents and develop their skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. The choir's first rehearsal took place in September 1991, and it quickly became clear that the choir was something special. The children's voices blended together beautifully, and their passion for music was evident from the very beginning. The choir's first performance was at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, and it was a resounding success. The choir received a standing ovation, and it was clear that they were destined for great things. The New London Children's Choir has had many talented members over the years, and some have gone on to have successful careers in the music industry. One of the choir's most famous alumni is Laura Wright, a soprano who has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Other notable alumni include Lucy Crowe, a soprano who has performed with the Royal Opera House, and Andrew Staples, a tenor who has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic. The choir has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, and the Royal Festival Hall. They have also performed at numerous international festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival and the Salzburg Festival. The choir has collaborated with some of the world's most renowned conductors and orchestras, including Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of the choir's most memorable performances was at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The choir performed the song "I Am the Dream" by Howard Goodall, and their performance was watched by millions of people around the world. The choir received widespread praise for their performance, and it was a proud moment for everyone involved. The New London Children's Choir has won numerous awards for their outstanding contributions to the world of classical music. In 1995, the choir won the Sainsbury's Choir of the Year competition, which is one of the most prestigious choir competitions in the world. The choir has also won the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition twice, in 2001 and 2006. In 2014, the choir was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or award for their recording of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem." The New London Children's Choir has also been involved in numerous charitable projects over the years. They have raised money for a variety of causes, including children's charities and cancer research. The choir has also performed at numerous benefit concerts, including a concert to raise money for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

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