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The Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia is a renowned classical music choir based in Rome, Italy. The choir has a rich history dating back to the 16th century, and has established itself as one of the most prestigious choirs in the world. The origins of the choir can be traced back to the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, which was founded in Rome in 1585. The academy was established to promote the study and practice of music, and was named after Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Over the years, the academy grew in stature and became a leading institution for music education and performance. The choir of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia was established in the early 19th century, and quickly gained a reputation for excellence. The choir was made up of professional singers, and was led by a series of distinguished conductors. In the early years, the choir performed mainly in Rome, but soon began to tour throughout Italy and Europe. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was its performance of Verdi's Requiem in 1874. The performance was conducted by the composer himself, and was a great success. The choir continued to perform Verdi's music over the years, and became known for its interpretations of his works. In the early 20th century, the choir underwent a period of change and growth. In 1908, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia was reorganized, and the choir became a separate entity. The choir was now made up of both professional and amateur singers, and was led by a new generation of conductors. One of the most important conductors of this period was Bernardino Molinari, who led the choir from 1921 to 1952. Molinari was a gifted conductor and composer, and under his leadership, the choir achieved new heights of excellence. Molinari was particularly interested in the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and the choir became known for its performances of this repertoire. In the post-war years, the choir continued to grow and develop. In 1956, the choir performed at the Edinburgh Festival, and received critical acclaim. The choir also began to record extensively, and its recordings of the music of Palestrina, Monteverdi, and other composers became bestsellers. In the 1960s and 1970s, the choir continued to tour and record, and its reputation continued to grow. The choir performed at major music festivals throughout Europe, and collaborated with leading conductors and orchestras. In 1973, the choir performed at the inauguration of the Sydney Opera House, and received a standing ovation. In the 1980s and 1990s, the choir underwent another period of change. In 1983, the choir was reorganized once again, and became a fully professional ensemble. The choir also began to focus more on contemporary music, and commissioned new works from leading composers. One of the highlights of this period was the choir's performance of Luciano Berio's Coro in 1981. The piece was a challenging work for choir and orchestra, and the choir's performance was widely praised. The choir also performed works by other contemporary composers, including Karlheinz Stockhausen and György Ligeti. In the 21st century, the choir has continued to thrive. The choir has performed at major music festivals throughout the world, and has collaborated with leading conductors and orchestras.

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