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Folkwang Gitarren Duo is a classical music ensemble that specializes in guitar music. The duo was founded in 1995 by the German guitarists Hans-Werner Huppertz and Thomas Kirchhoff. The ensemble has gained international recognition for their unique interpretations of classical guitar music. Hans-Werner Huppertz was born in 1962 in Germany. He began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and went on to study at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. He has won numerous awards for his guitar playing, including first prize at the International Guitar Competition in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, and the International Guitar Competition in Volos, Greece. Thomas Kirchhoff was born in 1964 in Germany. He also began playing the guitar at a young age and studied at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. He has won several awards for his guitar playing, including first prize at the International Guitar Competition in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, and the International Guitar Competition in Volos, Greece. The Folkwang Gitarren Duo was formed in 1995 when Huppertz and Kirchhoff met while studying at the Folkwang University of the Arts. The duo quickly gained recognition for their unique interpretations of classical guitar music. They have performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. One of the highlights of the Folkwang Gitarren Duo's career was their performance at the 2002 World Expo in Hanover, Germany. The duo performed in front of a crowd of over 10,000 people and received a standing ovation for their performance. They have also performed at several prestigious music festivals, including the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival in Germany and the Guitar Foundation of America Festival in the United States. In addition to their performances, the Folkwang Gitarren Duo has also released several recordings. Their debut album, "Guitar Duos," was released in 1998 and received critical acclaim. They have since released several more albums, including "Spanish Guitar Music" and "Bach: The Complete Lute Duets." The Folkwang Gitarren Duo has received numerous awards for their performances and recordings. In 1997, they won first prize at the International Guitar Duo Competition in Montelimar, France. They have also been awarded the German Record Critics' Award for their recordings. In conclusion, the Folkwang Gitarren Duo is a classical music ensemble that has gained international recognition for their unique interpretations of classical guitar music. The duo was founded in 1995 by the German guitarists Hans-Werner Huppertz and Thomas Kirchhoff. They have performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America and have released several recordings. The Folkwang Gitarren Duo has received numerous awards for their performances and recordings, including first prize at the International Guitar Duo Competition in Montelimar, France, and the German Record Critics' Award.

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