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Ensemble Musica Negativa is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1969 by Rolf Riehm, a German composer and musicologist. The ensemble is known for its experimental and avant-garde approach to classical music, and has gained a reputation for pushing the boundaries of traditional music performance. The founding of Ensemble Musica Negativa was a response to the growing interest in experimental music in the late 1960s. Riehm, who was then a professor of musicology at the University of Frankfurt, wanted to create a group that would explore new forms of musical expression and challenge the conventions of classical music performance. The ensemble's early members included Riehm himself, as well as other composers and musicians who shared his interest in experimental music. Over the years, the ensemble has had a rotating cast of members, with Riehm remaining a constant presence as its artistic director. One of the defining characteristics of Ensemble Musica Negativa is its use of unconventional instruments and performance techniques. The ensemble has been known to incorporate everything from electronic instruments to found objects into its performances, and its members are often called upon to use their voices and bodies as instruments as well. Despite its experimental approach, Ensemble Musica Negativa has also gained recognition for its technical proficiency and musicality. The ensemble has performed at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals, including the Donaueschingen Festival and the Berliner Festwochen, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its work. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was its 1972 concert at the Berliner Festwochen, which featured a program of works by Riehm and other experimental composers. The concert was met with both enthusiasm and controversy, with some critics praising the ensemble's innovative approach to classical music and others decrying it as a departure from traditional musical values. Despite the mixed reception, Ensemble Musica Negativa continued to push the boundaries of classical music performance in the years that followed. The ensemble's repertoire has included works by a wide range of composers, from John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen to contemporary composers like Helmut Lachenmann and Georg Friedrich Haas. In addition to its performances, Ensemble Musica Negativa has also been involved in a number of educational and outreach programs. The ensemble has worked with students and young musicians to promote the study and appreciation of experimental music, and has also collaborated with other artists and musicians to create interdisciplinary works that combine music, dance, and visual art. Today, Ensemble Musica Negativa remains a leading force in the world of experimental classical music. Its members continue to explore new forms of musical expression and challenge the conventions of traditional music performance, while also maintaining a commitment to technical excellence and musicality.

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