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The Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble München is a renowned classical music group that specializes in performing the works of Heinrich Schütz, a German composer widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 1990 by Hans-Christoph Rademann, a German conductor and musicologist who has dedicated his career to promoting the music of Schütz and other early Baroque composers. The ensemble's origins can be traced back to Rademann's time as a student at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Leipzig, where he became fascinated with the music of Schütz and other composers of the early Baroque period. After completing his studies, Rademann began working as a conductor and musicologist, and he soon became known for his expertise in early music and his passionate advocacy for the works of Schütz. In 1990, Rademann founded the Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble München with the goal of creating a world-class ensemble dedicated to performing the music of Schütz and other early Baroque composers. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its virtuosic performances and its commitment to historical authenticity, using period instruments and performing in historically informed styles. Over the years, the Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble München has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The ensemble has also collaborated with some of the world's leading soloists and conductors, including Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Ton Koopman, and Andreas Scholl. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career came in 2009, when it performed a complete cycle of Schütz's sacred music at the Salzburg Festival. The cycle, which included all of Schütz's major works for choir and orchestra, was widely praised for its musical excellence and its historical authenticity, and it cemented the Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble München's reputation as one of the world's leading interpreters of early Baroque music. In addition to its performances, the Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble München has also recorded extensively, releasing numerous albums of Schütz's music as well as works by other early Baroque composers. The ensemble's recordings have received widespread critical acclaim, earning numerous awards and nominations, including the prestigious Gramophone Award for Best Baroque Vocal Recording. Throughout its history, the Heinrich-Schütz-Ensemble München has remained committed to its mission of promoting the music of Heinrich Schütz and other early Baroque composers. Through its performances, recordings, and educational initiatives, the ensemble has helped to bring this rich and vibrant musical tradition to audiences around the world, ensuring that the legacy of Schütz and his contemporaries will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

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