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Sydney Philharmonic Symphonic Choir is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over a century. The choir was founded in 1920 by Dr. Arthur Mason, who was a prominent music educator and conductor in Australia. Since then, the choir has grown to become one of the most respected and accomplished choral ensembles in the world. The early years of the choir were marked by a strong commitment to excellence and a dedication to the performance of classical music. Under the leadership of Dr. Mason, the choir quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional musicianship and its ability to perform complex and challenging works with precision and artistry. The choir's early performances were held in various venues throughout Sydney, including the Sydney Town Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Over the years, the choir has performed with some of the world's most renowned conductors and orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. The choir has also collaborated with many of the world's most celebrated soloists, including Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and Renée Fleming. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was its performance of Handel's Messiah in 1936. This performance was a landmark event in the history of the choir, and it helped to establish the choir's reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in the world. The choir has since performed Messiah many times, and it remains one of the choir's signature works. In the 1950s and 1960s, the choir continued to grow and expand its repertoire. The choir performed many works by contemporary composers, including Benjamin Britten, Igor Stravinsky, and Leonard Bernstein. The choir also began to tour internationally, performing in Europe, Asia, and North America. In the 1970s and 1980s, the choir continued to build on its reputation for excellence. The choir performed many major works, including Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Verdi's Requiem, and Mahler's Eighth Symphony. The choir also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Sir Georg Solti, Zubin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado. One of the most significant moments in the choir's history came in 1990, when it performed at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Opera House. This performance was a landmark event in the history of the choir, and it helped to establish the choir's reputation as one of the world's leading choral ensembles. In the years since the opening ceremony of the Sydney Opera House, the choir has continued to perform at the highest level. The choir has performed many major works, including Brahms' German Requiem, Mozart's Requiem, and Bach's Mass in B Minor. The choir has also continued to collaborate with many of the world's leading conductors and orchestras. In addition to its many performances, the choir has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2003, the choir was awarded the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Classical Music Performance for its performance of Verdi's Requiem. The choir has also been awarded the Australian Music Centre's Classical Music Award for Best Performance of an Australian Composition on several occasions. Today, the Sydney Philharmonic Symphonic Choir remains one of the world's leading choral ensembles.

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