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Sydney Philharmonic Choir is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over a century. The choir was founded in 1920 by Dr. Arthur Mason, who was a prominent music educator and conductor in Australia. Since then, the choir has grown to become one of the most respected and accomplished choral ensembles in the world. The early years of the Sydney Philharmonic Choir were marked by a series of successful performances that showcased the choir's exceptional talent and versatility. Under the leadership of Dr. Mason, the choir quickly gained a reputation for its ability to perform a wide range of musical styles, from classical to contemporary, with equal skill and precision. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was its performance of Handel's Messiah in 1922. This performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish the choir as a major force in the Australian music scene. Over the years, the choir continued to build on this success, performing a wide range of classical works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Sydney Philharmonic Choir underwent a period of significant growth and expansion. Under the leadership of conductor John Hopkins, the choir began to focus more on large-scale choral works, such as Verdi's Requiem and Mahler's Symphony No. 2. These performances were marked by their grandeur and power, and they helped to establish the choir as one of the premier choral ensembles in the world. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the Sydney Philharmonic Choir continued to build on its reputation for excellence, performing a wide range of classical works in venues across Australia and around the world. One of the highlights of this period was the choir's performance of Handel's Messiah at the Sydney Opera House in 1980. This performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to cement the choir's reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in the world. In the years since, the Sydney Philharmonic Choir has continued to push the boundaries of choral music, performing a wide range of works that span the entire history of classical music. The choir has also collaborated with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and Sir Simon Rattle. One of the most notable achievements of the Sydney Philharmonic Choir in recent years was its performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in 2018. This performance was part of a larger celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, and it was widely acclaimed as one of the finest performances of the work in recent memory. The choir's performance was marked by its precision, power, and emotional depth, and it served as a testament to the choir's continued commitment to excellence. Over the years, the Sydney Philharmonic Choir has received numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional performances. In 2014, the choir was awarded the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Symphony Orchestra Concert for its performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. This award was a testament to the choir's continued commitment to excellence and its ability to captivate audiences with its exceptional performances.

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