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The Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over five decades. The group was founded in 1969 by Philippe Herreweghe, a Belgian conductor and musician, who sought to create a choir that would specialize in the performance of early music. The ensemble's name, Collegium Vocale, is derived from the Latin term for "vocal ensemble," and it reflects the group's commitment to the art of choral singing. The Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent is made up of approximately 40 singers, all of whom are highly trained and skilled in the art of choral singing. Over the years, the Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent has become known for their exceptional performances of works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Claudio Monteverdi. The group has also performed works by contemporary composers, including Arvo Pärt and György Ligeti. One of the highlights of the Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent's career was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1985. This performance was widely acclaimed and helped to establish the group as one of the premier choral ensembles in the world. The group has since performed the St. Matthew Passion numerous times, including a highly acclaimed performance at the 2012 Bachfest Leipzig. In addition to their performances of choral works, the Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent has also collaborated with orchestras and soloists on numerous occasions. The group has worked with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, among others. They have also collaborated with soloists such as René Jacobs, Andreas Scholl, and Barbara Bonney. The Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1990, the group was awarded the Prix Caecilia, a prestigious Belgian music award, for their recording of Bach's Mass in B Minor. They have also received the Diapason d'Or, a French music award, for their recordings of Bach's St. Matthew Passion and Handel's Messiah. In addition to their performances and recordings, the Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent is also committed to music education. The group regularly conducts workshops and masterclasses for young singers, and they have established a choral academy to train the next generation of choral singers. In conclusion, the Chorus of Collegium Vocale, Ghent is a world-renowned choral ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over five decades. Their commitment to the art of choral singing, their collaborations with orchestras and soloists, and their dedication to music education have made them one of the most respected and admired choral ensembles in the world.

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