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September 2, 1969 in Aachen, Germany

 

Dorothee Oberlinger is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on December 16, 1969, in Munich, Germany. From a young age, Oberlinger showed a keen interest in music and began playing the recorder at the age of six. She was encouraged by her parents, who were both music teachers, to pursue her passion for music. Oberlinger's talent was evident from an early age, and she quickly became a prodigy on the recorder. She studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, where she received her diploma in recorder performance. She then went on to study with renowned recorder player and conductor Maurice Steger at the Hochschule für Musik in Basel, Switzerland. Oberlinger's career as a professional musician began in the early 1990s when she started performing with various ensembles and orchestras. She quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented recorder players of her generation. Her performances were characterized by her virtuosity, musicality, and technical skill. One of the highlights of Oberlinger's career was her performance at the Salzburg Festival in 2004. She performed as a soloist with the Salzburg Chamber Orchestra, playing works by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel. Her performance was widely acclaimed, and she received a standing ovation from the audience. Oberlinger has also performed with many other renowned orchestras and ensembles, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the English Concert, and the Academy of Ancient Music. She has collaborated with many famous conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, and Nikolaus Harnoncourt. In addition to her performances as a soloist, Oberlinger is also a member of several ensembles, including the Ensemble 1700 and the Lautten Compagney Berlin. She has recorded numerous albums with these ensembles, as well as several solo albums. Oberlinger's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards. Her album "Telemann: Recorder Sonatas" won the Echo Klassik award in 2010, and her album "Bach: Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord" was nominated for the same award in 2012. Oberlinger is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several music schools and universities. She has given masterclasses all over the world and has mentored many young recorder players. In addition to her work as a performer and teacher, Oberlinger is also a passionate advocate for the recorder. She has worked to promote the instrument and to raise awareness of its rich history and repertoire. She has also commissioned new works for the recorder and has collaborated with composers to create new pieces for the instrument. In recognition of her contributions to the world of music, Oberlinger has received several awards and honors. In 2018, she was awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit, one of the highest honors in Bavaria. She was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2019. In conclusion, Dorothee Oberlinger is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Her virtuosity, musicality, and technical skill have earned her a reputation as one of the most talented recorder players of her generation. Her performances as a soloist and as a member of ensembles have been widely acclaimed, and her recordings have won several awards.

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