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The Paris Opéra Chorus is one of the most renowned classical music ensembles in the world. Founded in 1669, the chorus has a rich history that spans over three centuries. The ensemble has performed in some of the most prestigious venues across the globe and has collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors and composers of all time. The Paris Opéra Chorus was founded as part of the Académie Royale de Musique, which was established by King Louis XIV. The ensemble was initially composed of 16 singers, and its primary role was to perform in operas and ballets. Over time, the chorus grew in size and reputation, and it became an integral part of the Paris Opéra. Throughout its history, the Paris Opéra Chorus has been led by some of the most distinguished conductors in the world. In the early 20th century, the chorus was led by André Messager, who was known for his innovative approach to conducting. Messager was succeeded by Philippe Gaubert, who was a renowned flautist and composer. Gaubert led the chorus for over a decade and was responsible for many of its most memorable performances. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Paris Opéra Chorus was led by Georges Prêtre, who was one of the most respected conductors of his time. Prêtre was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the best in his performers. Under his leadership, the chorus became known for its precision and clarity of sound. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Paris Opéra Chorus was led by Sir Georg Solti, who was one of the most celebrated conductors of the 20th century. Solti was known for his dynamic and passionate conducting style, and he brought a new level of energy and excitement to the chorus. During his tenure, the chorus performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. In recent years, the Paris Opéra Chorus has continued to thrive under the leadership of its current director, José Luis Basso. Basso has been with the chorus since 1995, and he has worked tirelessly to maintain its reputation as one of the world's finest classical music ensembles. Under his leadership, the chorus has continued to perform in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, and it has collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors and composers of our time. Over the years, the Paris Opéra Chorus has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 2004, the chorus was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Berlioz's Les Troyens. The recording was praised for its clarity of sound and the chorus's impeccable performance. In 2010, the chorus was awarded the Victoires de la Musique Classique for its recording of Mozart's Requiem. The recording was hailed as a masterpiece of classical music, and it cemented the chorus's reputation as one of the finest ensembles in the world. The Paris Opéra Chorus has also been recognized for its contributions to the world of opera and ballet. In 2015, the chorus was awarded the Prix de la Critique for its performance in the Paris Opéra's production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde. The performance was praised for its emotional depth and the chorus's ability to convey the complex emotions of the characters. Throughout its history, the Paris Opéra Chorus has remained committed to excellence in classical music. Its dedication to precision, clarity, and emotional depth has made it one of the most respected ensembles in the world.

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