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Camerata Vocale Freiburg is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Freiburg, Germany. The group was founded in 1975 by Wolfgang Schäfer, a German conductor and musicologist, with the aim of performing choral music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Over the years, the ensemble has grown in size and reputation, becoming one of the most respected vocal groups in Europe. The early years of Camerata Vocale Freiburg were marked by a focus on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, particularly his cantatas and motets. The group quickly gained a reputation for their precise and expressive performances, and began to attract attention from audiences and critics alike. In 1978, they were invited to perform at the prestigious Bach Festival in Leipzig, where they received widespread acclaim for their interpretation of Bach's St. John Passion. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Camerata Vocale Freiburg continued to expand their repertoire, performing works by composers such as Monteverdi, Handel, and Mozart. They also began to collaborate with other musicians and ensembles, including the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and the Hilliard Ensemble. These collaborations allowed the group to explore new musical styles and techniques, and to develop a more diverse and nuanced approach to their performances. One of the highlights of Camerata Vocale Freiburg's career came in 1999, when they were invited to perform at the Salzburg Festival. The festival, which is one of the most prestigious classical music events in the world, featured a program of works by Bach, including his Mass in B Minor and his Magnificat. The performances were a resounding success, and cemented the group's reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to their performances, Camerata Vocale Freiburg has also been recognized for their recordings. They have released numerous albums over the years, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1995. The recording, which featured the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and the Hilliard Ensemble, was praised for its clarity and emotional depth, and won several awards, including a Grammy for Best Choral Performance. Today, Camerata Vocale Freiburg continues to perform and record, under the direction of their current conductor, Florian Helgath. They remain committed to exploring the rich and varied repertoire of choral music, from the Renaissance to the present day, and to bringing their unique blend of precision and passion to audiences around the world.

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