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The Staatlichen Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst Chor, Stuttgart, also known as the Stuttgart State University of Music and Performing Arts Choir, is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Stuttgart, Germany. The choir was founded in 1946 by conductor and composer, Karl Münchinger, and has since become one of the most respected and celebrated choirs in the world. The choir's roots can be traced back to the post-World War II era, when Germany was rebuilding its cultural institutions. In 1946, Karl Münchinger, a young conductor and composer, was appointed as the director of the newly established Staatlichen Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart. Münchinger was determined to create a world-class choir that would showcase the talents of the school's students and faculty, and he set about assembling a group of singers who shared his vision. Under Münchinger's leadership, the choir quickly gained a reputation for excellence. The group's first major performance was in 1947, when they performed Bach's Mass in B Minor at the Stuttgart Music Festival. The performance was a resounding success, and the choir soon began receiving invitations to perform at other festivals and concerts throughout Germany and Europe. Over the years, the choir has performed with some of the world's most renowned conductors and orchestras, including Herbert von Karajan, Sir Simon Rattle, and the Berlin Philharmonic. They have also collaborated with many of the world's leading soloists, including Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jessye Norman. One of the choir's most notable achievements was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1950. The performance was hailed as a triumph, and it helped establish the choir's reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of Bach's music. The choir has since become known for their performances of Bach's choral works, and they have recorded many of his cantatas and oratorios. In addition to their performances of Bach's music, the choir has also gained acclaim for their interpretations of other classical works. They have performed works by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and many other composers, and they have received numerous awards and accolades for their performances. One of the choir's most memorable performances was their appearance at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. The choir was invited to perform at the opening ceremony, and their rendition of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" was a highlight of the event. The performance was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world, and it helped to further cement the choir's reputation as one of the world's leading classical music ensembles. Over the years, the choir has undergone many changes. Karl Münchinger retired as director in 1971, and he was succeeded by Helmuth Rilling. Rilling continued to build on the choir's legacy, and he led the group to even greater heights of success. Under Rilling's leadership, the choir recorded many acclaimed albums, including a complete cycle of Bach's cantatas. Today, the Staatlichen Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst Chor, Stuttgart continues to be one of the world's leading classical music ensembles. The choir is made up of students and faculty from the Stuttgart State University of Music and Performing Arts, and they continue to perform at concerts and festivals around the world.

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