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Choral

 

The Royal Choral Society is a classical music ensemble that has been a prominent fixture in the British music scene for over 140 years. Founded in 1871, the choir has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Royal Albert Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. The Royal Choral Society was founded by Arthur Sullivan, who is best known for his collaborations with W.S. Gilbert on the famous Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. Sullivan was inspired to create the choir after attending a performance of Handel's Messiah at the Crystal Palace in London. He was struck by the power and beauty of the music, and he wanted to create a choir that could perform it with the same level of passion and skill. Sullivan recruited a group of singers from the Crystal Palace Choir, and the Royal Choral Society was born. The choir quickly gained a reputation for its high standards of performance, and it soon became one of the most respected choirs in the country. Over the years, the Royal Choral Society has had many members, but some of the most notable include Sir Malcolm Sargent, who served as the choir's conductor for over 20 years, and Sir David Willcocks, who was the choir's conductor from 1974 to 1998. Other notable members include Dame Felicity Lott, Sir Thomas Allen, and Sir John Tomlinson. The Royal Choral Society has performed at many of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. The choir has also performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. One of the Royal Choral Society's most famous performances was its rendition of Handel's Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall in 1879. The performance was a huge success, and it helped to establish the choir's reputation as one of the best in the country. Since then, the choir has performed Messiah many times, and it has become one of the choir's signature pieces. Another highlight of the Royal Choral Society's career was its performance at the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The choir performed a specially commissioned piece by Ralph Vaughan Williams, which was written specifically for the occasion. The performance was a huge success, and it helped to cement the choir's reputation as one of the most important musical ensembles in the country. Over the years, the Royal Choral Society has won many awards and accolades for its performances. In 2012, the choir won the Classical Brit Award for Best Choral Performance for its recording of Handel's Messiah. The choir has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and it has won numerous other awards and honors throughout its long and illustrious career. Today, the Royal Choral Society continues to be one of the most important and respected choirs in the world. The choir's commitment to excellence and its dedication to preserving the rich tradition of classical music have made it a beloved institution among music lovers everywhere. Whether performing at the Royal Albert Hall or in a small church in the countryside, the Royal Choral Society continues to inspire and delight audiences with its beautiful and powerful music.

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