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Ensemble

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Orchestral

 

Ensemble Wien-Berlin is a classical music group that was formed in 1982. The group is made up of six musicians, three from Vienna and three from Berlin. The members of the group are all accomplished musicians in their own right, and they came together to form the ensemble with the goal of exploring the rich tradition of chamber music. The group's founding members were Diethelm Jonas (violin), Wolfgang Klos (viola), and Rudolf Leopold (cello) from Vienna, and Karl-Heinz Steffens (clarinet), Walter Seyfarth (clarinet), and Henning Trog (bassoon) from Berlin. The group's name reflects the fact that it is made up of musicians from two of Europe's most important musical cities. Ensemble Wien-Berlin quickly established itself as one of the premier chamber music groups in Europe. The group's repertoire includes works by some of the greatest composers in the classical music tradition, including Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. The group's performances are known for their precision, clarity, and emotional depth. One of the highlights of Ensemble Wien-Berlin's career was their performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1984. The group performed Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581, and their performance was widely praised for its beauty and sensitivity. The group has since performed at many of the world's most prestigious music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Berliner Festwochen. Ensemble Wien-Berlin has also won numerous awards and accolades throughout their career. In 1986, the group was awarded the Echo Klassik award for their recording of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581. The group has also been awarded the Grand Prix du Disque and the Diapason d'Or for their recordings. In addition to their performances and recordings, Ensemble Wien-Berlin is also committed to music education. The group has conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians throughout Europe, and they have also worked with schools and community organizations to promote classical music. Ensemble Wien-Berlin continues to be one of the most respected and beloved chamber music groups in the world. Their commitment to excellence, their passion for classical music, and their dedication to music education have made them an inspiration to musicians and music lovers everywhere.

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