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The Lubeck Festival Chor is a renowned classical music choir based in the city of Lubeck, Germany. The choir was founded in 1951 by a group of music enthusiasts who shared a passion for choral music. Over the years, the choir has grown in size and reputation, becoming one of the most respected choral ensembles in Germany and beyond. The early years of the Lubeck Festival Chor were marked by a strong commitment to excellence in choral performance. The choir's founders were determined to create a group that would be known for its precision, clarity, and musicality. They recruited talented singers from the local community and began rehearsing regularly, focusing on a wide range of choral repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Lubeck Festival Chor began to gain national and international recognition for its performances. The choir participated in numerous choral competitions and festivals, winning many awards and accolades along the way. In 1972, the choir was invited to perform at the prestigious International Choral Festival in Cork, Ireland, where they received a standing ovation for their performance of Bach's "Magnificat." Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Lubeck Festival Chor continued to build its reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in Europe. The choir performed regularly at major music festivals and concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Salzburg Festival. In 1995, the choir was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, where they sang a specially commissioned piece by the German composer Hans Werner Henze. In recent years, the Lubeck Festival Chor has continued to thrive under the leadership of its current conductor, Markus Johannes Langer. Langer, who took over the choir in 2003, has brought a fresh energy and vision to the group, expanding its repertoire to include more contemporary works and collaborating with other musicians and artists. One of the highlights of the Lubeck Festival Chor's recent performances was their 2015 concert at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. The choir performed a program of works by Bach, Brahms, and Mendelssohn, receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. In addition to its regular concert schedule, the Lubeck Festival Chor is also committed to music education and outreach. The choir runs a number of programs for young singers, including a youth choir and a summer music camp. The choir also participates in community events and charity concerts, using its music to bring joy and inspiration to people of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, the Lubeck Festival Chor is a testament to the power of choral music to inspire and uplift. Through its dedication to excellence, its commitment to innovation, and its passion for sharing the joy of music with others, the choir has become a beloved institution in the world of classical music, and a source of pride for the city of Lubeck and the country of Germany.

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