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Utah Chamber Artists

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Utah Chamber Artists
Chamber orchestra and choir
Founded1991 (1991)
LocationSalt Lake City
Principal conductorBarlow Bradford
Websitewww.utahchamberartists.org

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]

References

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  1. ^ Newton, Catherine Reese (September 19, 2017). "Utah Chamber Artists fill cathedral with crystal tones". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "Mission & History – Utah Chamber Artists". Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mission & History – Utah Chamber Artists". Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Listen". Utah Chamber Artists. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  5. ^ "2022 Spring Collage – Utah Chamber Artists". Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
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