The Choral Society of Southern California, formed in 1982, has earned praise both at home and abroad for its performances of American music and of neglected masterworks by composers of other nationalities. The ensemble has toured Europe, appearing with such orchestras as the Philharmonia of London, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Athens State Orchestra, and at festivals in Vienna, Prague, and Vilnius. At home, under the direction of Nick Strimple, it has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony.