Country

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Hungary

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Opera

 

Capella Savaria is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1981 in Szombathely, Hungary. The ensemble is named after the Savaria Symphony Orchestra, which was founded in 1961 and is based in the same city. The ensemble is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music, and has gained a reputation for its historically informed performances. The founding members of Capella Savaria were a group of young musicians who were interested in performing early music on period instruments. The ensemble's first concert was held in 1981, and featured music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Friedrich Handel. The concert was well-received, and the ensemble began to gain a following in Hungary. Over the years, Capella Savaria has had a number of different members, but the core of the ensemble has remained the same. The ensemble is led by Zsolt Kalló, who is the artistic director and conductor. Kalló is a violinist and has been a member of the ensemble since its founding. Other members of the ensemble include László Paulik on the harpsichord, László Rózsa on the cello, and Gábor Varga on the viola. Capella Savaria has performed at a number of major music festivals and concert halls around the world. In 1985, the ensemble performed at the Festival de Musique Baroque de Versailles in France, which was a major milestone for the ensemble. The ensemble has also performed at the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Mostly Mozart Festival in New York. One of the highlights of Capella Savaria's career was their performance of Handel's Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2009. The performance was part of the BBC Proms, which is a series of concerts that are broadcast on television and radio. The performance was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and helped to raise the profile of the ensemble. Capella Savaria has also won a number of awards over the years. In 1991, the ensemble won the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The ensemble has also won the Hungarian Classical Music Award several times, and has been nominated for a Grammy Award. In addition to their performances and recordings, Capella Savaria is also involved in educational activities. The ensemble runs a summer academy for young musicians, where they teach students about early music and period instruments. The ensemble also works with schools and community groups to promote classical music and early music. Overall, Capella Savaria is a highly respected ensemble in the world of classical music. The ensemble's commitment to historically informed performances and their high level of musicianship have earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim. With their continued dedication to early music and their educational activities, Capella Savaria is sure to remain an important part of the classical music world for years to come.

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