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The Bratislava Opera Chorus is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over 70 years. The chorus was founded in 1949 in Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, by the Slovak National Theatre. Since then, the Bratislava Opera Chorus has become one of the most respected and sought-after choral groups in the world. The Bratislava Opera Chorus was established with the aim of providing a high-quality choral accompaniment to the Slovak National Theatre's opera productions. The chorus quickly gained a reputation for excellence, and their performances were soon in demand beyond the borders of Slovakia. The chorus has since performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses around the world, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Vienna State Opera. One of the highlights of the Bratislava Opera Chorus's early years was their performance of Verdi's Requiem in 1951. The performance was a huge success, and it cemented the chorus's reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in Europe. The chorus continued to perform Verdi's Requiem throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and their interpretations of the piece are still considered some of the best ever recorded. In the 1970s, the Bratislava Opera Chorus began to expand their repertoire beyond opera and choral works. They started to perform works by contemporary composers, including Krzysztof Penderecki and György Ligeti. The chorus's willingness to embrace new and challenging works helped to establish them as a forward-thinking and innovative ensemble. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Bratislava Opera Chorus continued to build on their reputation for excellence. They performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses in the world, and they collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors and soloists of the time. The chorus also recorded extensively during this period, and their recordings of works by Verdi, Mozart, and Beethoven are still considered some of the best ever made. One of the most significant moments in the Bratislava Opera Chorus's history came in 1993, when Slovakia gained independence from Czechoslovakia. The chorus became the official chorus of the newly formed Slovak National Theatre, and they continued to perform in opera productions and concerts throughout Slovakia and beyond. In recent years, the Bratislava Opera Chorus has continued to go from strength to strength. They have performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses in the world, and they have collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors and soloists of the time. The chorus has also continued to expand their repertoire, performing works by contemporary composers as well as the classics. The Bratislava Opera Chorus has received numerous awards and accolades throughout their history. In 1955, they were awarded the title of "Best Chorus" at the International Festival of Music and Dance in Prague. They have also been awarded the prestigious "Golden Orpheus" award, which is given to outstanding performers in the field of classical music. In conclusion, the Bratislava Opera Chorus is a world-renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their exceptional performances for over 70 years.

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