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Collegium Musicum Amstelodamense is a classical music ensemble based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The ensemble was founded in 1973 by a group of music students from the Amsterdam Conservatory who shared a passion for early music. The founding members included Ton Koopman, Tini Mathot, and Wilbert Hazelzet. The ensemble's name, Collegium Musicum Amstelodamense, is derived from the Latin term "collegium musicum," which refers to a group of musicians who come together to perform music. The addition of "Amstelodamense" reflects the ensemble's connection to Amsterdam. From its inception, Collegium Musicum Amstelodamense has focused on performing music from the Baroque and Classical periods, with a particular emphasis on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. The ensemble's repertoire also includes works by other composers of the time, such as George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, and Georg Philipp Telemann. The ensemble's main members have changed over the years, but its core has remained consistent. Ton Koopman, who served as the ensemble's artistic director for many years, is a renowned harpsichordist and conductor. Tini Mathot, a keyboardist and musicologist, has also been a key member of the ensemble since its founding. Wilbert Hazelzet, a flutist, was a founding member and served as the ensemble's principal flutist for many years. Over the years, Collegium Musicum Amstelodamense has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals around the world. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was at the 1985 Bach Festival in Leipzig, Germany, where they performed Bach's Mass in B Minor. The performance was highly acclaimed and helped to establish the ensemble's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Bach's music. In addition to its live performances, Collegium Musicum Amstelodamense has also recorded extensively. The ensemble's recordings have received critical acclaim and have won several awards, including the Edison Award, the Dutch equivalent of the Grammy Award. One of the ensemble's most notable recordings is its complete cycle of Bach's cantatas, which was released on the Erato label in the 1990s. The cycle, which includes over 200 cantatas, is considered one of the most comprehensive and authoritative recordings of Bach's music. In recent years, Collegium Musicum Amstelodamense has continued to perform and record, with a focus on expanding its repertoire to include works from other periods and composers. The ensemble has also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles, including the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and the Netherlands Bach Society. Despite its many accomplishments, Collegium Musicum Amstelodamense remains committed to its original mission of bringing early music to a wider audience. The ensemble's performances and recordings continue to inspire and educate music lovers around the world, and its legacy as one of the leading interpreters of Bach's music is secure.

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