Genre

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

The Choir of the English Concert is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over three decades. Founded in 1983 by Trevor Pinnock, the ensemble has become one of the most respected and sought-after choirs in the world. Trevor Pinnock, a renowned harpsichordist and conductor, founded the Choir of the English Concert with the aim of creating a world-class ensemble that would specialize in performing Baroque music. The choir was initially formed as a small group of singers, but it quickly grew in size and reputation, attracting some of the most talented vocalists in the UK. The choir's main members have changed over the years, but it has always been composed of some of the finest singers in the country. Some of the most notable members of the choir include sopranos Emma Kirkby and Carolyn Sampson, mezzo-sopranos Catherine Wyn-Rogers and Sarah Connolly, tenors James Gilchrist and Charles Daniels, and basses Michael George and Peter Harvey. The Choir of the English Concert has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The ensemble has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and orchestras, including Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic, and Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists. One of the highlights of the choir's career was its performance of Handel's Messiah at the BBC Proms in 1994. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it cemented the choir's reputation as one of the finest Baroque ensembles in the world. The choir has also performed at numerous other major festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Mostly Mozart Festival in New York. The Choir of the English Concert has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1995, the ensemble won a Gramophone Award for its recording of Handel's Dixit Dominus, and it has been nominated for several other Gramophone Awards since then. The choir has also won several BBC Music Magazine Awards, including the Choral Award in 2008 for its recording of Bach's St. John Passion. In addition to its live performances, the Choir of the English Concert has also recorded extensively. The ensemble has released over 30 recordings, many of which have been highly praised by critics. Some of the most notable recordings include Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. John Passion, and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Despite its many achievements, the Choir of the English Concert remains committed to its original mission of performing Baroque music with authenticity and passion. The ensemble continues to inspire audiences around the world with its exceptional performances, and it is widely regarded as one of the finest choirs in the world.

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