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The Tschechischer Philharmonischer Chor Brno, also known as the Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno, is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over 80 years. The choir is based in Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, and has established itself as one of the most prominent choral ensembles in the country. The choir was founded in 1935 by Janáček's pupil, Pavel Kühn, who was a prominent conductor and composer in his own right. Kühn was passionate about choral music and wanted to create a choir that would showcase the rich musical heritage of the Czech Republic. He gathered a group of talented singers from Brno and the surrounding areas, and the Tschechischer Philharmonischer Chor Brno was born. In its early years, the choir focused on performing works by Czech composers, such as Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, and Leoš Janáček. The choir quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional performances, and it wasn't long before it started receiving invitations to perform at major music festivals and events across Europe. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was its performance at the 1937 World Exhibition in Paris. The choir performed a selection of Czech folk songs and received rave reviews from the audience and critics alike. This performance helped to establish the choir's reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in Europe. Over the years, the Tschechischer Philharmonischer Chor Brno has continued to build on its early success and has become a fixture on the international music scene. The choir has performed at some 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 memorable performances was its rendition of Verdi's Requiem at the 2007 BBC Proms. The performance was conducted by Jiří Bělohlávek, who was the choir's artistic director at the time, and featured a stellar lineup of soloists. The performance was widely praised for its emotional intensity and technical excellence, and it cemented the choir's reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in the world. The Tschechischer Philharmonischer Chor Brno has also collaborated with some of the world's most renowned conductors and orchestras. The choir has worked with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Riccardo Chailly, and Zubin Mehta, and has performed with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to its performances, the Tschechischer Philharmonischer Chor Brno has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. The choir has won several prestigious international competitions, including the International Choral Competition in Arezzo, Italy, and the International Choral Competition in Spittal, Austria. The choir has also been recognized for its contributions to Czech culture and music. In 2015, the choir was awarded the Medal of Merit by the Czech Ministry of Culture in recognition of its outstanding achievements in the field of music. Today, the Tschechischer Philharmonischer Chor Brno continues to be a leading force in the world of choral music. The choir is led by Petr Fiala, who has been the choir's artistic director since 2018, and continues to perform at major music festivals and events around the world.

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