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Baroque

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Concerto

 

Friedemann Immer is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. Born on August 2, 1949, in Cologne, Germany, Immer grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a trumpet player, and his mother was a pianist. Immer's parents recognized his musical talent at an early age and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Immer began his musical training at the age of six, learning to play the trumpet. He studied at the Cologne Conservatory and later at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. Immer's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly became one of the most promising young musicians in Germany. In 1971, Immer joined the Musica Antiqua Köln, a renowned early music ensemble. He played the natural trumpet, an instrument that was popular in the Baroque era. Immer's skill on the trumpet was exceptional, and he quickly became one of the leading natural trumpet players in the world. Immer's performances with the Musica Antiqua Köln were highly acclaimed, and he became a sought-after soloist and chamber musician. He performed with many of the world's leading early music ensembles, including the English Concert, the Academy of Ancient Music, and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. Immer's performances were characterized by his virtuosity and his ability to bring out the beauty and expressiveness of the music. He was particularly known for his performances of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose works he played with great sensitivity and understanding. In addition to his performances, Immer was also a respected teacher and scholar. He taught at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln and was a visiting professor at many universities and music schools around the world. He also published several books and articles on early music and the natural trumpet. Immer's contributions to the world of music were recognized with many awards and honors. In 1991, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, one of the country's highest honors. He was also awarded the Bach Medal by the city of Leipzig in 2000, in recognition of his contributions to the performance of Bach's music. Immer continued to perform and teach until his retirement in 2014. He remains an important figure in the world of early music and is remembered for his exceptional talent and his dedication to the music of the Baroque era.

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