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Ensemble

 

The Flemish Radio Choir is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Brussels, Belgium. The choir was founded in 1937 as the Belgian Radio Choir, and it has since become one of the most respected and acclaimed choral groups in Europe. The choir's early years were marked by a commitment to performing a wide range of choral music, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works. Under the leadership of its first conductor, Arthur Meulemans, the choir quickly gained a reputation for its technical precision and expressive power. Over the years, the Flemish Radio Choir has collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors and orchestras, including Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, and Daniel Barenboim. The choir has also performed at many of the world's most prestigious music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. One of the choir's most notable achievements was its performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion under the direction of Philippe Herreweghe in 1999. The performance was widely praised for its clarity, sensitivity, and emotional depth, and it cemented the choir's reputation as one of the finest interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to its work in the concert hall, the Flemish Radio Choir has also made numerous recordings, including acclaimed albums of works by Bach, Brahms, and Stravinsky. The choir's recording of Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem, conducted by Herreweghe, won the prestigious Gramophone Award for Best Choral Recording in 2007. Throughout its history, the Flemish Radio Choir has remained committed to promoting the rich tradition of choral music in Belgium and beyond. The choir has commissioned and premiered many new works by Belgian composers, and it has also worked to bring choral music to new audiences through educational programs and outreach initiatives. Today, the Flemish Radio Choir continues to be a leading force in the world of choral music, with a roster of talented singers and a commitment to excellence that has been honed over more than eight decades of performing and recording. Whether performing in the concert hall or on the radio, the choir remains a vital and vibrant part of the classical music world, and a testament to the enduring power of choral music.

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