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Kammerchor der Musikhochschule Trossingen is a classical music ensemble based in Trossingen, Germany. The choir was founded in 1969 by Helmut Wolf, who was the director of the Trossingen Music Academy at the time. The ensemble is made up of students and alumni of the academy, as well as other professional singers. The choir has had several directors over the years, including Helmut Wolf, Klaus Breuninger, and Frieder Bernius. Under the direction of Bernius, the choir has gained international recognition for its performances of early music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. One of the highlights of the choir's history was its performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1999, which was recorded and released on CD. The recording received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Echo Klassik award for best choral recording. The choir has also performed at several prestigious music festivals, including the Rheingau Musik Festival, the Bachfest Leipzig, and the Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias. In 2010, the choir was invited to perform at the World Choral Symposium in Puerto Madryn, Argentina. In addition to its performances of early music, the choir has also premiered several contemporary works, including pieces by Wolfgang Rihm and Hans Zender. The choir has also collaborated with other ensembles, such as the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra. The current director of the Kammerchor der Musikhochschule Trossingen is Professor Alexander Eberle, who has been with the choir since 2014. Under his direction, the choir has continued to perform a wide range of repertoire, from early music to contemporary works. The choir has also continued to receive critical acclaim for its performances. In 2018, the choir won the German Choir Competition in the category of mixed choirs. The competition is held every four years and is considered one of the most prestigious choral competitions in Germany. Overall, the Kammerchor der Musikhochschule Trossingen has established itself as one of the leading choral ensembles in Germany and has gained international recognition for its performances of early music. With its talented singers and dedicated directors, the choir is sure to continue to delight audiences for many years to come.

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