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Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music using recorders. The ensemble was founded in 1995 by five recorder players who shared a passion for early music and a desire to explore the rich repertoire of music written for the recorder. The founding members of Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet were Anne Timberlake, Lisette Kielson, Rachel Begley, David Rossow, and Mark Dawson. All five members were accomplished recorder players with extensive experience performing in various ensembles and orchestras. They came together with the goal of creating a unique ensemble that would showcase the beauty and versatility of the recorder. The ensemble's name, Musica Dolce, is Italian for "sweet music," which reflects the group's commitment to creating beautiful and harmonious music that is pleasing to the ear. The recorder, which is a type of flute, has a sweet and mellow tone that is well-suited to the performance of early music. Since its founding, Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet has become one of the leading ensembles in the field of early music. The group has performed at numerous festivals and concert series throughout the United States and Europe, and has received critical acclaim for its performances. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was its performance at the Boston Early Music Festival in 2003. The festival is one of the most prestigious early music events in the world, and Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet was honored to be invited to perform. The ensemble's performance was well-received by both the audience and the critics, and helped to establish the group's reputation as one of the top early music ensembles in the United States. In addition to its performances, Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet has also released several recordings. The group's first CD, "Sweet Music," was released in 1998 and features a selection of early music pieces for recorder. The CD received positive reviews and helped to establish the group's reputation as a leading ensemble in the field of early music. Over the years, the membership of Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet has changed as members have moved on to other projects or retired from performing. However, the ensemble has continued to thrive and has maintained its commitment to performing beautiful and harmonious music using the recorder. Today, the ensemble is led by Anne Timberlake, who is also one of the founding members. Timberlake is an accomplished recorder player who has performed with numerous ensembles and orchestras throughout the United States and Europe. She is also a respected music educator and has taught recorder and early music at several universities and music schools. Other current members of Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet include Lisette Kielson, who is also a founding member, as well as Rachel Begley, David Rossow, and Mark Dawson. All five members are accomplished recorder players with extensive experience performing in various ensembles and orchestras. In addition to its performances and recordings, Musica Dolce Recorder Quintet has also received several awards and honors over the years. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support its performances and recordings.

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