The acclaimed 100-voice Amadeus Choir is celebrating its 30th anniversary this season together with the 20th anniversary of its Conductor and Artistic Director Lydia Adams. The Choir is considered to be in the first-rank nationally, and is renowned for its exceptional musicality, glorious sound and high-quality programming - all a reflection of the leadership provided by Dr. Adams. In 1987, Dr. Adams created the Choir’s annual International Christmas Carol and Chanukah Song Writing Competition.   The Choir presents its annual subscription series of concerts at the George Weston Recital Hall (where it has had the honour to be Choir-in-Residence since 1993), and at selected downtown Toronto venues. It performs with full orchestra or instrumental ensembles, is noted for its stunning a cappella  performances, and for commissioning choral works by prominent Canadian composers.   The Choir has self-produced two CDs, “Ring-a the News!” and “Songs of the Spirit”, and has collaborated with the Hannaford Street Silver Band to record “Voices on High”, and CBC Records to record “Everlasting Light” with the Elmer Iseler Singers.