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Basler Kammerorchester is a classical music ensemble based in Basel, Switzerland. The orchestra was founded in 1984 by a group of young musicians who were passionate about chamber music and wanted to create a platform for their performances. The founding members included violinist Daniel Dodds, cellist Thomas Demenga, and pianist Andreas Haefliger. The ensemble quickly gained recognition for its high-quality performances and innovative programming. The orchestra's repertoire includes works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary periods, and it has collaborated with many renowned soloists and conductors. One of the highlights of Basler Kammerorchester's early years was its performance at the Lucerne Festival in 1986. The orchestra received critical acclaim for its interpretation of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor, and the performance helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading chamber orchestras in Europe. Over the years, Basler Kammerorchester has continued to build its reputation through its performances and recordings. The orchestra has released numerous albums, including recordings of works by Mozart, Haydn, and Mendelssohn. In 2009, the ensemble received the Echo Klassik award for its recording of Mozart's Piano Concertos Nos. 20 and 21 with pianist Francesco Piemontesi. The orchestra has also been recognized for its innovative programming. In 2014, Basler Kammerorchester launched a project called "Listen to the World," which aimed to explore the connections between classical music and other cultures. The project included collaborations with musicians from India, China, and the Middle East, and resulted in a series of concerts and recordings that showcased the diversity of classical music. Basler Kammerorchester has undergone several changes in its membership over the years, but it has maintained its commitment to excellence in performance and programming. The current members of the orchestra include violinist Julia Schröder, cellist Ivan Monighetti, and pianist Francesco Piemontesi, among others. In recent years, Basler Kammerorchester has continued to perform at major venues and festivals around the world. In 2019, the orchestra performed at the BBC Proms in London, where it received a standing ovation for its performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. The ensemble has also performed at the Salzburg Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Basler Kammerorchester's commitment to excellence in performance and programming has made it one of the most respected chamber orchestras in Europe. The ensemble's innovative projects and collaborations have helped to expand the boundaries of classical music and bring it to new audiences around the world.

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