Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

The Goldberg Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1999 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for baroque and classical music. The ensemble is named after Johann Sebastian Bach's famous Goldberg Variations, which are considered to be one of the greatest works of the baroque era. The founding members of the Goldberg Ensemble were violinist Malcolm Proud, cellist Sarah McMahon, and harpsichordist David Adams. They were later joined by flutist Rachel Brown, oboist Anthony Robson, and bassoonist Peter Whelan. The ensemble has since expanded to include a number of other musicians, including guest soloists and members of other orchestras. The Goldberg Ensemble has become known for its performances of baroque and classical music, particularly the works of Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. The ensemble has performed at a number of prestigious venues, including the Wigmore Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Musikverein in Vienna. One of the highlights of the Goldberg Ensemble's career was their performance of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos at the BBC Proms in 2003. The concert was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and was highly praised by critics and audiences alike. The ensemble has also performed at a number of other major music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival and the Salzburg Festival. In addition to their live performances, the Goldberg Ensemble has also recorded a number of albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. The ensemble's recordings have been praised for their technical excellence and their ability to capture the spirit of the music. The Goldberg Ensemble has received a number of awards and accolades over the years. In 2002, they were awarded the prestigious Gramophone Award for their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The ensemble has also been nominated for several other awards, including the BBC Music Magazine Award and the Classical Brit Award. Despite their success, the members of the Goldberg Ensemble remain committed to their mission of bringing the music of the baroque and classical eras to a wider audience. They continue to perform regularly and to record new albums, and they are widely regarded as one of the finest classical music ensembles in the world.

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