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Ensemble

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Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

The American Opera Society Chorus is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over 80 years. The chorus was founded in 1937 by Laszlo Halasz, a Hungarian conductor who was also the founder of the New York City Opera. The American Opera Society Chorus was created to provide a platform for amateur singers to perform in operas alongside professional singers. The chorus quickly gained popularity and became known for their exceptional performances. They performed in numerous operas, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," Verdi's "La Traviata," and Puccini's "La Bohème." The chorus also performed in several world premieres, including the American premiere of Benjamin Britten's "The Rape of Lucretia" in 1948. One of the highlights of the American Opera Society Chorus' career was their performance in the Metropolitan Opera's production of "Aida" in 1955. The chorus was invited to perform alongside the Metropolitan Opera Chorus, and their performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The American Opera Society Chorus continued to perform in productions at the Metropolitan Opera throughout the 1950s and 1960s. In addition to their performances at the Metropolitan Opera, the American Opera Society Chorus also performed in several other notable productions. They performed in the New York City Opera's production of "The Barber of Seville" in 1958, and in the San Francisco Opera's production of "La Traviata" in 1961. The chorus also performed in several productions at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, including "The Magic Flute" in 1967. The American Opera Society Chorus has received numerous awards and accolades throughout their career. In 1956, they were awarded the New York Music Critics' Circle Award for their performance in the Metropolitan Opera's production of "Aida." They were also awarded the National Opera Institute Award in 1965 for their contributions to the development of opera in the United States. Despite their success, the American Opera Society Chorus faced financial difficulties in the 1970s and 1980s. The chorus was forced to disband in 1986 due to lack of funding. However, in 1995, the chorus was revived by conductor Eve Queler, who had previously worked with the chorus in the 1960s. The revived chorus performed in several productions, including Verdi's "Nabucco" in 1996 and Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" in 1997. Today, the American Opera Society Chorus continues to perform under the direction of Eve Queler. They have performed in several productions at the Lincoln Center, including "La Traviata" in 2010 and "Aida" in 2012. The chorus also performed in the New York City Opera's production of "La Traviata" in 2013. The American Opera Society Chorus has had a long and illustrious career, and their contributions to the world of classical music are immeasurable. Their exceptional performances have captivated audiences for over 80 years, and their legacy continues to inspire future generations of classical music artists.

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