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Capella Bydgostiensis is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1973 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The ensemble is known for its performances of Baroque and Classical music, as well as its collaborations with renowned soloists and conductors. The founding members of Capella Bydgostiensis were a group of music students from the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz. They were inspired by the Baroque music revival that was taking place in Europe at the time, and decided to form an ensemble to perform this repertoire. The ensemble's early performances were well-received, and they quickly gained a reputation for their virtuosic playing and attention to historical performance practice. In 1975, Capella Bydgostiensis won first prize at the International Early Music Competition in Bruges, Belgium, which helped to establish them as one of the leading Baroque ensembles in Europe. Over the years, Capella Bydgostiensis has collaborated with many renowned soloists and conductors, including Emma Kirkby, Andreas Scholl, Jordi Savall, and Ton Koopman. They have also performed at many of the world's leading music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. One of the ensemble's most notable performances was their 1991 recording of Handel's Messiah, which featured soloists Barbara Schlick, Michael Chance, Howard Crook, and Peter Kooy. The recording was widely praised for its clarity and energy, and helped to cement Capella Bydgostiensis's reputation as one of the leading Baroque ensembles of their time. In addition to their performances of Baroque and Classical music, Capella Bydgostiensis has also explored other genres and styles. They have recorded albums of Polish folk music, as well as works by contemporary composers such as Arvo Pärt and Henryk Górecki. Throughout their history, Capella Bydgostiensis has remained committed to historical performance practice, using period instruments and striving to recreate the sound and style of the music as it would have been heard in its original context. This dedication to authenticity has earned them a loyal following among audiences and critics alike. Today, Capella Bydgostiensis continues to perform and record, under the leadership of conductor and artistic director Stanisław Gałoński. They remain one of the most respected and admired Baroque ensembles in the world, and their legacy as pioneers of the early music movement in Poland and beyond is secure.

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