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The Münchner Bach-Orchester is a classical music ensemble based in Munich, Germany. The orchestra was founded in 1954 by conductor Karl Richter, who served as its music director until his death in 1981. The ensemble is known for its performances of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and other Baroque composers. The Münchner Bach-Orchester has had a number of notable members over the years, including violinist Henryk Szeryng and cellist Pierre Fournier. The orchestra has also collaborated with many renowned soloists, including pianist Glenn Gould and soprano Edith Mathis. One of the highlights of the Münchner Bach-Orchester's history was its performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1965. This performance, which featured soloists such as Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Peter Schreier, was recorded and released on LP, and is still considered one of the definitive recordings of the work. The Münchner Bach-Orchester has also been recognized for its excellence with a number of awards and honors. In 1971, the orchestra was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Bach's Mass in B Minor. The ensemble has also been awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit and the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. In addition to its performances of Bach's works, the Münchner Bach-Orchester has also performed works by other Baroque composers such as Handel and Vivaldi. The ensemble has also premiered works by contemporary composers such as Krzysztof Penderecki and Hans Werner Henze. Today, the Münchner Bach-Orchester continues to perform under the direction of its current music director, Hansjörg Albrecht. The ensemble's commitment to the music of Bach and the Baroque era has made it one of the most respected and renowned classical music ensembles in the world.

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