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Utah Chamber Artists | |
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Chamber orchestra and choir | |
Founded | 1991 |
Location | Salt Lake City |
Principal conductor | Barlow Bradford |
Website |
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The Utah Chamber Artists is a choir and orchestra based in Salt Lake City, Utah, was established in 1991 by Music Director Barlow Bradford. [1] The ensemble consists of forty singers and forty players. [2]
The choir performed on the National Public Radio program "First Art,"[ citation needed] appeared on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's weekly broadcast[ citation needed], performed with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra[ citation needed], and sung on various occasions with the Utah Symphony[ citation needed]. Dale Warland and Paul Salamunovich have also been guest conductors during the ensemble's regular concert series.[ citation needed] In 1996, the choir was invited to perform with the Israel Chamber Orchestra. [3] Dr. Bradford conducted the ensembles in a concert tour of Israel which culminated in a studio recording of the John Rutter " Requiem."[ citation needed]
Utah Chamber Artists orchestra and choir have recorded several compact discs.[ citation needed] Their first, "Welcome All Wonders; A Christmas Celebration," was awarded an "Indie" from National Association of Independent Record Distributors & Manufacturers.[ citation needed] Utah Chamber Artists have recorded a second Christmas CD, "Joyous Day," which includes Barlow Bradford's arrangements of carols. [4]
The choir and orchestra offer a concert season in Salt Lake City in addition to touring and recording performing a variety of music. [5]