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Performer

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Baroque

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Chamber

 

 

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Orchestral

 

Catharina Meints is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music through her exceptional skills as a viola da gamba player. Born in Germany in 1953, Meints grew up in a family of musicians, which played a significant role in shaping her musical career. Meints began her musical journey at a young age, learning to play the piano and the cello. However, it was not until she discovered the viola da gamba that she found her true calling. The viola da gamba is a stringed instrument that was popular in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and Meints was drawn to its unique sound and versatility. Meints went on to study music at the Hochschule für Musik in Frankfurt, where she honed her skills as a viola da gamba player. She also studied with renowned musicians such as Jordi Savall and Wieland Kuijken, who helped her develop her own unique style and approach to playing the instrument. Throughout her career, Meints has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the world, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. She has also collaborated with many renowned musicians, including Gustav Leonhardt, Ton Koopman, and Christopher Hogwood. One of the highlights of Meints' career was her performance at the 1980 Salzburg Festival, where she played in a concert with Jordi Savall and Ton Koopman. The concert was a huge success, and it helped to establish Meints as one of the leading viola da gamba players of her generation. Meints has also received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1983, she was awarded the prestigious German Record Critics' Award for her recording of Bach's Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord. She has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award, the Diapason d'Or, and the Edison Award for her recordings. In addition to her performances and recordings, Meints is also a respected teacher and mentor. She has taught at the Hochschule für Musik in Frankfurt, the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers in music, and she is widely regarded as one of the most influential teachers of the viola da gamba. Meints' contributions to the world of music have been significant, and her legacy as a viola da gamba player and teacher will continue to inspire future generations of musicians. Her dedication to her craft, her exceptional skills as a performer, and her commitment to teaching have made her one of the most respected and admired musicians of her time.

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