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The Choir was formed on 23rd April 1935 by Ivor E
Sims and, in its early days concentrated primarily on competitions
and local concerts. In 1937 the Choir achieved its first success at
the Royal National Eisteddfod in Machynlleth, going on to win at the
"National" on 6 further occasions. Although many years
have passed since the Choir last sang in competitions, its present
members do not forget the eminence which their predecessors achieved
and they constantly strive for the musical excellence in which
audiences at home and overseas delight. The Choir enjoys an
international reputation as a leading exponent of male choral
singing. Within the United Kingdom the Choir is in constant demand
with around 25 engagements a year, including concerts, TV and after-dinner performances. The
Choir regularly undertakes concert tours overseas and has been
received enthusiastically in several visits to the major cities
of Australia and New Zealand - including standing ovations at their appearances
at the world famous Sydney Opera House. The Choir's latest trip
down under, which included their first concert in Dubai, en route, was
in April
2007. Iin 2004 the Orpheus undertook two ground
breaking tours to Taiwan and to Abu Dhabi and Oman. |
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