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Ensemble

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

New Calliope Singers is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1977 in New York City. The group was formed by a group of musicians who shared a passion for classical music and wanted to create a new type of ensemble that would showcase their talents and bring classical music to a wider audience. The founding members of New Calliope Singers were soprano Judith Clurman, tenor Richard Holmes, and pianist Linda Hall. They were soon joined by bass-baritone Kurt Ollmann and mezzo-soprano Janice Felty. Together, they began rehearsing and performing a wide range of classical music, from Renaissance madrigals to contemporary works. One of the early highlights of New Calliope Singers' career was their performance at the 1978 Newport Music Festival. The group received critical acclaim for their performance of works by Bach, Handel, and Mozart, and they were invited back to the festival for several more years. Over the years, New Calliope Singers has expanded their repertoire to include works by a wide range of composers, including Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, and Stravinsky. They have also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, and the American Symphony Orchestra. One of the most notable collaborations in New Calliope Singers' history was their performance of Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" in 1981. The group worked closely with Bernstein himself to prepare for the performance, which was held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The performance was a huge success, and it helped to cement New Calliope Singers' reputation as one of the premier classical music ensembles in the United States. In addition to their performances, New Calliope Singers has also received numerous awards and accolades over the years. They have been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and they have won several ASCAP Awards for their performances of contemporary classical music. Despite their many accomplishments, New Calliope Singers remains committed to their mission of bringing classical music to a wider audience. They continue to perform regularly in New York City and around the world, and they have also released several recordings of their performances. Today, New Calliope Singers is led by Judith Clurman, who has been with the group since its founding. The ensemble's current members include sopranos Amy Burton and Martha Guth, tenor Thomas Young, baritone Jesse Blumberg, and pianist Steven Blier. In conclusion, New Calliope Singers is a classical music ensemble that has been at the forefront of the classical music scene for over four decades. With their commitment to excellence and their passion for bringing classical music to a wider audience, they have become one of the most respected and beloved ensembles in the world of classical music.

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