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The NBC Chorus is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over 80 years. The group was founded in 1925 by the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in New York City, with the aim of providing high-quality choral music for radio broadcasts. The NBC Chorus was initially led by conductor Frank Black, who was succeeded by Robert Shaw in 1947. Under Shaw's leadership, the chorus gained international recognition for their outstanding performances of classical choral works. Shaw's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the best in his singers helped to establish the NBC Chorus as one of the premier choral ensembles in the world. Throughout their history, the NBC Chorus has performed with some of the most renowned conductors and orchestras in the world. They have collaborated with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. The chorus has also performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Salzburg Festival. One of the highlights of the NBC Chorus's career was their performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the New York Philharmonic under the baton of Leonard Bernstein in 1962. The performance was broadcast live on television and was watched by millions of people around the world. The chorus's powerful rendition of the "Ode to Joy" finale was particularly memorable, and it remains one of the most iconic performances of the work to this day. The NBC Chorus has also been recognized for their exceptional recordings. They have won multiple Grammy Awards for their recordings of classical choral works, including Handel's Messiah and Bach's Mass in B Minor. Their recording of Rachmaninoff's Vespers, conducted by Robert Shaw, is widely regarded as one of the greatest choral recordings of all time. Over the years, the NBC Chorus has undergone several changes. In 1985, the chorus was disbanded by NBC due to budget cuts. However, a group of former members of the chorus formed a new ensemble called the Robert Shaw Chorale, which continued to perform and record under Shaw's leadership until his death in 1999. Today, the legacy of the NBC Chorus lives on through the recordings and performances of the Robert Shaw Chorale, as well as through the many other choral ensembles that have been inspired by their exceptional musicianship and dedication to the art of choral singing. The NBC Chorus remains a shining example of the power of music to bring people together and to inspire audiences around the world.

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