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Ensemble Dissonanzen is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2008 in Berlin, Germany. The ensemble is known for its innovative and experimental approach to classical music, and its members are highly skilled musicians who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the genre. The founding members of Ensemble Dissonanzen were cellist Jan-Filip Tupa, pianist and composer Michael Hirsch, and violinist and composer Sebastian Gottschick. The three musicians had previously worked together on various projects and had a shared vision for creating a new kind of classical music ensemble that would explore the possibilities of contemporary classical music. From the beginning, Ensemble Dissonanzen was committed to performing new and experimental works by contemporary composers, as well as reinterpreting classical works in new and innovative ways. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by composers such as György Ligeti, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and John Cage, as well as original compositions by members of the ensemble. One of the highlights of Ensemble Dissonanzen's early career was their performance at the 2009 Darmstadt International Summer Course for New Music. The ensemble's performance of Ligeti's String Quartet No. 1 was widely praised for its technical precision and emotional depth, and it helped to establish the ensemble as a rising star in the world of contemporary classical music. In the years that followed, Ensemble Dissonanzen continued to build its reputation as a leading ensemble in the world of contemporary classical music. The ensemble performed at numerous festivals and concert series throughout Europe, including the Donaueschingen Festival, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, and the Wien Modern festival. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was their 2012 concert at the Berlin Philharmonic, where they performed a program of works by Ligeti, Stockhausen, and Gottschick. The concert was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement Ensemble Dissonanzen's reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative classical music ensembles of its time. In addition to their performances, Ensemble Dissonanzen has also been recognized for their contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. The ensemble has received numerous awards and honors, including the 2010 Kranichstein Music Prize and the 2013 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. Despite their success, Ensemble Dissonanzen remains committed to pushing the boundaries of classical music and exploring new and innovative ways of creating and performing music. The ensemble continues to perform and record new works by contemporary composers, and they are widely regarded as one of the most important and influential ensembles in the world of contemporary classical music.

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