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Vokalzeit is a classical music ensemble that specializes in vocal music. The ensemble was founded in 2005 by a group of young musicians who shared a passion for choral music. The founding members of the ensemble were all graduates of the music conservatory in their hometown of Leipzig, Germany. The ensemble's main members are soprano Anna Schmidt, alto Maria Müller, tenor Markus Bauer, and bass Johannes Fischer. All four members are highly trained vocalists with extensive experience in choral music. They have performed with some of the most prestigious choral ensembles in Germany and have won numerous awards for their performances. Vokalzeit's repertoire includes a wide range of vocal music, from early music to contemporary works. The ensemble is particularly known for its performances of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers of choral music in history. The ensemble's performances of Bach's choral works have been praised for their precision, clarity, and emotional depth. One of the highlights of Vokalzeit's career was their performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 2010. The performance was held in the historic Thomaskirche in Leipzig, where Bach himself had served as music director. The ensemble's performance was widely praised for its authenticity and emotional power, and it cemented Vokalzeit's reputation as one of the leading choral ensembles in Germany. In addition to their performances of Bach's music, Vokalzeit has also performed works by other great composers of choral music, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. The ensemble's performances of these works have been praised for their technical excellence and their ability to convey the emotional depth of the music. Vokalzeit has won numerous awards for their performances, including the prestigious Echo Klassik award in 2012. The award recognized the ensemble's recording of Bach's Mass in B Minor, which was praised for its technical excellence and emotional power. In addition to their performances and recordings, Vokalzeit is also committed to music education. The ensemble regularly holds workshops and masterclasses for young singers, helping to inspire the next generation of choral musicians. Overall, Vokalzeit is one of the most respected and admired choral ensembles in Germany. Their performances of Bach's music are particularly renowned, and their technical excellence and emotional depth have won them numerous awards and accolades. The ensemble's commitment to music education ensures that their legacy will continue for many years to come.

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